Remy Ma has expressed her support for her son Jayson Scott as she broke her silence following his arrest for the 2021 murder of a man in Queens.
Speak with TMZRemy, 44, said she supported her son’s “innocence” – as she described the “difficult” circumstances her family are currently facing.
“We support JaySon’s innocence and pray that the NYPD will conduct a full and thorough investigation to uncover the truth. This is undoubtedly a difficult time for my family and me.
“While we sincerely appreciate the love and support we have received from all of you, we kindly ask for privacy as our legal team works to prove JaySon’s innocence,” she told the newspaper.
Attorney Dawn Florio is representing Jayson, and Remy said through his law firm: “As his mother, I want to address this situation personally, but his legal counsel has strongly advised me not to say anything – as most people in similar situations do. informed by their attorneys as it is an active case.”
Remy Ma (right) with her son Jayson Scott, 23, who was arrested for the 2021 murder of Darius Guillebeaux
Scott was arrested Tuesday for the murder of a man in Queens that occurred in June 2021.
Scott, 23, was charged with first-degree murder, first-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment for allegedly shooting 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux after an argument on June 7.
Scott was charged along with 22-year-old Richard Swygert, who is also charged with murder.
Guillebeaux was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his head and chest on June 7, 2021, just before 1 p.m.
The NYPD says he was then taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim had previously been charged by the New York Attorney General as part of a massive drug operation. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Heat Wave,” led to 54 arrests for alleged trafficking of heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone in New York State.
An arraignment is expected to take place Wednesday in Queens County District Court.
Scott’s mother, Remy Ma, is a rapper from the Bronx who has been signed to Fat Joe for years.
Darius Guillebeaux, 47, was found on June 7, 2021 with fatal gunshot wounds to his head and chest. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead
Remy Ma’s son Jayson Scott was arrested this week on first-degree murder charges for a 2021 slaying
Speaking to TMZ, Remy, 44, said she stood by her son’s “innocence” – as she described the “difficult” circumstances her family is currently facing
Ma, 44, herself spent time in prison on assault and weapons charges. She is currently married to the tipped Papoose (pictured left) with whom she also has a child
She performed with his group Terror Squad before releasing the solo album ‘There’s Something About Remy’ in 2006.
She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards and has appeared on high-profile hip-hop platforms, including appearances on BET and VH1.
Ma, 44, whose real name is Reminisce Kioni Mackie, has herself been convicted of crimes including assault and illegal gun possession. The convictions were preceded by a 2007 shooting at a Manhattan deli.
She subsequently spent more than half a decade in prison.
Ma is currently married to Papoose – also a rapper – with whom she had a child in 2018.