Javits Frimpong’s tragic passing has sparked an outpouring of reactions. Now, both Michael Blackson and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie are speaking out following the heartbreaking news. And, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Leandra Feliz, mother of slain teen Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz, have also joined the growing number of voices calling attention to the tragedy.
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Javits’ Frimpong Story Has Michael Blackson Reflecting On His Own Bullying
Taking to social media, Michael Blackson reflected on his own experience with bullying after first arriving in America from Africa. He explained that Javits’ story reminded him of his childhood, sharing, “This kid reminded me of myself when I first came from Africa; I was about the same age, and I got bullied a lot in Newark, NJ, before my mom decided to move us to Philly.” Michael also revealed plans to visit high schools and speak with foreign students about bullying. He closed his message by writing, “May God help us all to help deal with this. Amen.”
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A Boogie Honors Javits With Emotional Concert Tribute
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie also made sure to honor Javits during a stop on his ‘10 Years of Artist Tour’ in Elmont, New York, over the weekend. During Friday’s concert, the Bronx rapper displayed a large photo of the 15-year-old on the arena’s center screen before addressing the crowd. And, he shared that Javits had recently moved from Africa to America before his tragic death from a gunshot wound. A Boogie then asked concertgoers to join him in a moment of silence, saying,“Rest in peace, Javits.”
Javits’ Mother Granted Immediate Visa To Say Goodbye To Her Son
Loved ones continue to mourn the loss of the Ghanaian teen. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to help his mother travel to the United States to say her final goodbyes in person. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Saturday that President Donald Trump agreed to grant Javits’ mother an immediate visa. The teen was reportedly shot and killed while on his way to school in the Bronx earlier this week. Sharing the update on X, Mamdani acknowledged the pain of losing a child from thousands of miles away, writing, “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.”
The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away.
Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately.
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— Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) October 31, 2026
The Late Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz’s Mother Speaks Out At Javits Frimpong’s Vigil
For Leandra Feliz, the loss of another 15-year-old boy brought back the unimaginable pain of losing her own son. Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz, was murdered in 2018. She attended a vigil for Javits Frimpong to show solidarity with his grieving family. Visibly moved by the tragedy, Feliz said the loss reminded her of what she endured following Junior’s death, explaining that her presence was simply to let the family know they were not alone.
“It reminds me of what I went through with my child. I’m only here to show support to the family because here we are again, another child of 15-years-old lost and I just want to be here to let the family know I’m here,” she said. Beyond offering support to the family, Feliz also shared words of spiritual comfort with Javits’ uncle.
