Remy Ma's son arrested on murder charges

Remy Ma's son, Jason Scott, has been arrested on first-degree murder charges for a June 2021 shooting in Queens, New York.

According to the New York Police Department, Scott, 23, was arrested on June 18 on charges of first and second degree murder, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

22-year-old Richard Swygert is also charged as an accomplice in the same murder of 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux, who was shot after an argument on June 7, 2021. Swygert faces a charge of first-degree murder in addition to felon in possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment.

Guillebeaux suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and chest. He was taken to a local Queens hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Per ABC7Guillebeaux was indicted eight months before his death as part of “Operation Heat Wave,” which arrested 54 people accused of drug trafficking.

A statement from Remy Ma's representatives claimed that her son is innocent and fully supports him throughout this process.

“Remy Ma wanted to address this situation personally, but was strongly advised by our office not to say anything publicly – as are most people in this situation, as the case is still active,” a spokesperson said in a statement. was transmitted to NBC. “To be clear, Jayson Scott is innocent and Remy Ma is committed to proving his innocence and fully supporting her child during this time.”

Remy – born Reminis Smith – has yet to publicly address the allegations against her son. On the music front, the Bronx native has laid low and has yet to release a single in 2024.

Scott is reportedly yet to be arraigned. Advertising sign has reached out to Remy Ma's reps and the NYPD for comment.