Jamaican TikTok star and aspiring Dancehall artist, 41 Busshead, was tragically killed on Friday night, December 20, in Montego Bay, St. James. The incident comes just two weeks after fellow TikToker Niah Gang was also shot and killed. Busshead had been preparing to celebrate his birthday on Saturday and had recently styled his hair in anticipation of the event.
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Reports indicate that Busshead was livestreaming shortly before the shooting. During the live session, he was searching for a graphic designer to create a poster for his birthday celebration. Sadly, the stream would be one of his last moments.
Footage circulating online shows him lying in a pool of blood and later being transported from the scene by police. He suffered fatal gunshot wounds to his upper body and died at the scene.
Nicki Minaj endorsed 41 Busshead after he was gunned down pic.twitter.com/4MkbP04wAa
— Blogster (@Samanda1994) December 21, 2024
41 Busshead had recently gained attention on a global scale after rapper Nicki Minaj endorsed him. Minaj referenced his slang on her Instagram stories and even joined one of his livestreams, praising his bold personality.
Pops YG mourning his loss. HERE👇👇👇https://t.co/ssUGZPhgUI pic.twitter.com/mK7y50EreN
— Blogster (@Samanda1994) December 21, 2024
The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the TikTok community, with creators like Gage, Donia, and Pops YG mourning his loss. Pops YG, who had shared several comedic collaborations with Busshead, expressed his deep sorrow during an emotional livestream.