In a poignant interview with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay, Gillie Da Kid disclosed that his son’s killer was a 17-year-old named Noah Scurry, who was also known as the drill rapper JokerOTV. This revelation comes in the wake of the tragic murder of Gillie’s son, Devin Spady, also known as YNG Cheese, in 2023.
During their conversation, Gillie shared that he had never met Scurry, explaining that he learned of the young man’s identity only after police informed him that Scurry had been killed shortly after committing the murder of his son. “The kid had just got shot 17 times. He was walking with his mom and he got murdered,” Gillie recounted, noting that Scurry had been facing his own legal troubles.
Gillie expressed a sense of resignation regarding the cycle of violence, stating, “He had to deal with God, that’s how I look at it.” The interviewer, Sharpe, was taken aback when he realized that Scurry was the same individual who had been identified as the killer of Gillie’s son. Scurry’s death, which occurred last month in Philadelphia, had garnered national attention due to his status as a high school basketball star and straight-A student.
The circumstances surrounding both shootings remain unclear, with police not yet confirming any connections between the two incidents. Gillie believes the events were unrelated, emphasizing that his son was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time during a violent confrontation between rival factions.
Reflecting on the tragedy, Gillie lamented the influence of negative environments on young people. He discussed his struggles to guide YNG Cheese away from street life, admitting that their relationship was strained at the time of his son’s death. “I was struggling with my son, trying to get him off the streets,” he revealed. “He wanted to be a street n-gga and I didn’t believe in that shit.”
Gillie also shared a deeply personal experience regarding his son’s burial, recounting the emotional moment he had to wash YNG Cheese’s body as part of an Islamic burial ritual. He described it as both painful and transformative, stating, “It was a gift and a curse… I thought I was a man because I did man shit — I paid bills, I took care of my family.”
This heartfelt interview sheds light on the devastating impact of violence in communities and the complex relationships between parents and their children navigating difficult circumstances. Gillie Da Kid’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by families affected by gun violence.
