Who was Young Thug’s baby mama LaKevia Jackson and how did she die?
LAKEVIA Jackson, the mother of Young Thug's child, was tragically killed in a bowling alley parking lot.
She was allegedly involved in an argument over a bowling ball before the fatal shooting — here we take a look at who LaKevia was and what happened.
Who was LaKevia Jackson?
LaKevia Jackson was a 31-year-old mother from Atlanta, Georgia, who gained public attention due to her connection to rapper Young Thug.
LaKevia was the mother of a 14-year-old son, whom she shared with the Atlanta-based rapper.
Friends and family described LaKevia as kind-hearted and loving.
Tragic shooting
LaKevia Jackson was shot dead on March 17, 2022, in the parking lot of Metro Fun Center on Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta.
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The incident reportedly began with an argument over a bowling ball inside the facility.
broke the news of the tragedy on March 18, 2022.
One of their reporters, Tori Cooper, said that she spoke to the girl's mother who confirmed that she had tragically passed away.
“I just spoke to LaKevia Jackson’s mom,” she shared.
"She says LaKevia went to her best friend's birthday @ bowling alley, a fight over the bowling ball happened then the suspect waited 20 mins in the parking lot for LaKevia before he shot her while she was leaving."
LaKevia's mother Sherina Jackson told CBS: "I didn’t know that was going to be the last time I talked to my baby."
Real name is Jeffery Williams, has been in custody since May 2022, when he was arrested as part of a sweeping Rico case against his alleged leadership of the YSL gang.
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (Rico) focuses on racketeering and allows criminals to be hit with extended penalties and a civil cause of action for their roles in criminal organizations.
After accepting a plea deal, Young Thug received a sentence of 40 years from Judge Paige Whitaker.
The structure meant he was released immediately.
He was given five years in prison, but this was commuted to time already served and is followed by 15 years of probation.
An additional 20 years are 'backloaded' — this means they will only be served if he violates his probation terms.
Young Thug was freed after spending approximately to and a half years in jail awaiting trial.
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His release is contingent on his compliance with probation conditions for the next 15 years.
If he successfully completes his probation, the remaining 20 years of his sentence will be commuted to time served.