Skilla Baby has offered to pay for the celebration of 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris’s life. Na’Ziyah is still missing, and authorities presume she has died after last being seen in Detroit, Michigan.
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Skilla Baby Calls For Justice For Missing Teen Na’Ziyah Harris
CBS News reports that Na’Ziyah Harris disappeared after getting off her school bus on January 9, 2024. Annette Harris, her adoptive mother and biological grandmother, reported her missing that same day. According to Wayne County, Jarvis Butts, who dated Na’Ziyah’s aunt, faces accusations of having an inappropriate relationship with the teen, as text messages allegedly exchanged between them were presented during a preliminary hearing.
As Na’Ziyah’s story gained attention online, rapper Skilla Baby spoke out, demanding justice for her. On Wednesday, Jan. 15, the Detroit emcee shared a photo of Na’Ziyah on Instagram and announced that he would cover the costs for the community to come together to honor her life.
“Wow #Justice4Naziyah And normally I would donate money to the family but from what I hear the whole family failed her… but I will cover the whole cost for us as a community to come together and celebrate Na’ziyah’s life…” Skilla Baby wrote.
More Details On Na’Ziyah Harris’s Accuser: Jarvis Butts & What’s Next For Him
Per CBS News, prosecutors have charged Jarvis Butts with first-degree premeditated murder, second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and child sexually abusive activity. Butts faces trial for the murder of Na’Ziyah Harris. Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial, describing Butts as “the monster in this whole picture.”
“She (Na’Ziyah) did deserve love from her parents and everyone who was in her life. She was ignored. She was neglected, and you took complete advantage of that. She wanted someone to love her, and she will never know what that feels like. I pray for the healing of all the victims and the young girls, and possibly boys, who have come into contact with you,” Judge Sabree said.
Prosecutors argued that the evidence, including testimony from one of Jarvis Butts’ business partners in November 2024, cell tower tracking data, and an eyewitness account placing Butts with Na’Ziyah on the evening of her disappearance. Additionally, several of Na’Ziyah’s belongings were reportedly found in areas Butts visited after she went missing. Authorities have also previously charged Butts with sexually abusing two other girls in separate cases.
Eight witnesses, which reportedly include Na’Ziyah’s grandmother and aunt, have testified. Na’Ziyah’s aunt, Shannon Harris, stated in her testimony that she never suspected anything inappropriate and believed the relationship between Jarvis and Na’Ziyah was a typical uncle-niece bond.
Social Media Reacts
Instagram user @locdbybianca wrote, “I ain’t never wanted to be on jury duty so bad in my life.”
Instagram user @im.just.keesha wrote, “Every time they mention this story. I get so emotional about it! Prayers and justice, you baby girl! The city is going to do you right!”
While Instagram user @liamonet wrote, “This whole story is truly sad. Her entire family failed her!”
Then Instagram user @blame_kay wrote, “They can’t even find the baby because the uncle won’t give up the information. This is the saddest part.”
Instagram user @diamond.sharde wrote, “Crazy this is just now going viral they been looking for her for over a year 😢”
Finally, Instagram user @the__apshow wrote, “This is why Skilla stay blessed it’s bigger than rap! May God rest this sweet baby soul 🙌🏾”
