Social media users are sending prayers to Buju Banton after he confirmed that his 20-year-old son, Miles Myrie, has passed away.
Buju Banton Reveals The Passing Of His Son Miles Myrie
According to the Jamaica Observer, Jahazeil, Myrie’s brother, revealed his passing to the outlet on Monday, April 1.
“Yes it is true,” Jahazeil explained. “It is not my thing to say, it is not my job personally to give out any personal information about Miles, my father is the one who should share any details, but Miles is an hortical [genuine] yute, his soul was clean, so I had to say something.”
Jahazeil explained that his brother was living in the United States at the time of his passing. However, he did not share the cause of his brother’s death.
Then, on Thursday, April 4, Banton took to Instagram to share a photo of Miles with a caption confirming his death.
“Sip papa God knows,” Banton wrote.
Social Media Sends Prayers
Social media users entered The Shade Room’s comment section to share their condolences for Banton and his family.
Instagram user @aieshamusic wrote, “SIP Miles, deepest condolences to the family ”
While Instagram user @luvonmarsx0 added, “This man is a reggae legend for those who dont know”
Instagram user @itshoneyb__ wrote, “Miles was such a sweet soul. He and my son grew up together in church. Such a smart kid who loved to laugh. He will truly be missed ”
While Instagram user @iliv4tondy added, “I honestly dont care who he is..all i know is as a parent, my heart goes out to him..i just couldnt even imagine this heartbreak and pain ”
Instagram user @mrandmrsdurham wrote, “praying for God to comfort his heart and his family in Jesus Name”
While Instagram user @ada_chelsea added, “Honestly no parent should bury their child. Thats something that will never make sense to me. May his soul RIP.”
Tyrese wrote, “Prayers to you and your family!!!!! Omg I couldnt imagin.”
Fat Joe wrote, “Damn ”
Rapper Bandman Kevo Recently Revealed His Son’s Passing
Bandman Kevo spoke exclusively toThe Shade Room about the passing of his 15-year-old son, Kevian, earlier this month. The rapper first revealed the news via X, formerly known as Twitter, on March 31.
“Rip Kevian,” he wrote.
While speaking with The Shade Room, Kevo explained that he had yet to get in touch with his son’s mother.
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