On Wednesday (June 19), Remy Ma released a statement regarding the murder charges of her son JaySon Scott is facing.
TMZ reports that the rapper is sticking beside the 23-year-old as he fights to prove his innocence.
Remy Ma Speaks After Her Son Is Arrested For Murder
As previously reported by The Shade Room, JaySon Scott was arrested on June 18 and charged with first and second-degree murder. Additionally, he faces first-degree reckless endangerment charges and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.
The NYPD is accusing Scott of fatally shooting Darius Guillebeaux, 47, over a dispute in 2021. Additionally, another man, Richard Swygert, was charged with first-degree murder.
The rapper told the outlet, “We stand by JaySon’s innocence and pray that the NYPD will conduct a complete and thorough investigation to reveal the truth.”
“This is undoubtedly a difficult time for me and my family. “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,” the mother of two added.
Social Media Reacts To Rem’s Statement
In over 2,300 comments, the Roomies weighed in on Remy’s words.
One user sympathized with the ‘Wake Me Up’ rapper. “I can’t image what she’s feeling,” @mamacita_nina wrote.
@darker_than_the_paperbag_ said, “I have my own problems. I’m gonna mind my business.”
One Roomie shared her thoughts from a mother’s POV. @adore.jvee said, “As a mother you wouldn’t know what do in this situation honestly especially if she really doesn’t know if he did it or not but that motherly instinct gone always stand by and protect your child no matter what.”
