In a deeply emotional moment on the latest episode of “Million Dollaz Worth of Game,” Gillie Da Kid was visibly moved as he listened to the poignant track “Proud of Me” by Fridayy, featuring Meek Mill. While sitting alongside Fridayy in the podcast studio, Gillie rapped along to the heartfelt song, but it was Meek’s powerful verse that struck a chord, leading him to break down in tears over the tragic loss of his son, YNG Cheese.
As the track played, Gillie’s emotions boiled over, and he exclaimed, “I’ll give all this shit up to get Cheese back!” This heartfelt declaration underscored the profound grief and longing he feels after losing his son. With tears streaming down his face, he reflected on his loss, saying, “That shit touched my heart, man. That shit hit different. Especially when you lose a lot of muthafuckas out here.”
Meek Mill responded to the moving moment on Instagram, paying tribute to YNG Cheese by writing, “[fire emoji] long live cheese!!! You definitely making him proud.”
“Proud of Me,” which appears on Fridayy’s recent album “Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not,” released last month, resonates with themes of loss and resilience, making it particularly impactful for Gillie as he navigates his own grief.
In previous interviews, Gillie Da Kid opened up about the circumstances surrounding his son’s death and the subsequent murder of his son’s killer, Noah Scurry, a talented high school basketball star and drill rapper. In a conversation with Shannon Sharpe, Gillie revealed that he had never met Scurry, stating, “The only reason I knew is because the police called me and told me once he was murdered.” He described how Scurry had been shot 17 times while walking with his mother, just before he was about to be arrested for YNG Cheese’s murder.
Gillie poignantly noted, “He had to deal with God, that’s how I look at it,” reflecting on the cycle of violence that often engulfs communities. When Sharpe brought up Scurry’s recent death, Gillie was taken aback, realizing the connection: “That’s who killed my son… Yeah, the 17-year-old basketball player that just got shot 17 times, that’s who killed my son.”
Scurry’s death last month garnered national attention, as he was known to be a promising athlete and an exemplary student. While police have yet to confirm any relation between the two shootings, Gillie believes they are unconnected.
This emotional episode serves as a reminder of the profound impact of loss and the struggles that come with navigating grief in the public eye. Gillie Da Kid’s vulnerability in sharing his pain resonates with many, highlighting the ongoing conversations about violence and its devastating effects on families and communities. As he continues to honor his son’s memory, moments like these bring awareness to the broader issues surrounding loss and the need for healing.
