Soulja Boy took to Twitter on Monday (March 21) to express grief over the death of his half-brother Deion Jenkins. The 14-year-old died on Sunday in a car accident in Charleston, Mississippi, according to XXLmag.com.
The “Pretty Boy Swag” MC remembered his sibling online, tweeting, “at home crying my eyes out I can’t believe my Lil bro is gone… today is so not my day.. RIP lil brother love you always :(”
In addition to Soulja Boy, an associate of the rapper, Michael “Miami Mike” Sykes, also sent his condolences. “The Flags are @ Half Staff @ the Offices of SODMG & PTE, R.I.P. to @Souljaboy little brother who passed-way in a auto crash last nite :-(,” he tweeted.
Sean Kingston, who has worked with the MC, was saddened by the news, writing, “Smh life is really short man.. Why do the good die young smh @SouljaBoy keep your head up stay strong..Ima keep u in my prayers bro realtalk.”
While further details regarding Jenkins’ accident are still unknown, a rep for Soulja Boy told XXLmag.com funeral proceedings for the 14-year-old will be held on Saturday.
The So SuDiddy staff sends our condolences to Soulja Boy and his family.
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