Tragedy struck late last night in South Los Angeles as 25‑year‑old Jabari Henley (also known as “Baby Uiie”), son of longtime community figure and recorded gang‑leader Big U (real name Eugene Henley Jr.), was fatally shot outside a smoke‑shop near 69th Street and Figueroa. ([turn0search5])
What the available reports say
- According to HypeFresh, the incident occurred around midnight on October 31 2025, as Henley exited the store when unknown gunmen opened fire in a purported ambush. Victims were left at the scene, and Henley was pronounced dead by medics shortly after arrival. ([turn0search5])
- The scene remains active under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department’s South Bureau Homicide division. No suspects have been publicly identified or arrested as of this writing. ([turn0search5])
- Local social‑media threads reference Henley’s connection to Big U and the longstanding legacy of violence and gang affiliation in the area, though they do not provide official confirmation of motive or gang‑linkage from investigators. ([turn0search2], [turn0search5])
Why this is significant
- Big U has long been recognized as a prominent figure in South‑L.A.: a music executive, affiliate of the Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips, and someone who claimed to navigate both entertainment and street environments. His son’s killing refocuses attention on generational impact, community risk, and systemic violence in neighborhoods such as Hyde Park and West Adams.
- The death highlights the persistent hazards faced by young Black men in low‑resourced communities, especially those with family ties to historically violent institutions. Despite claims of transformation or uplift, cycles of retaliation and ambush remain.
- At a broader level, the incident may affect how community organizations, city leaders and entertainment figures attempt to shift the narrative around gang culture, music careers and public safety — the fact that the victim was connected to a known figure adds complexity.
What to watch next
- Whether the LAPD identifies suspects, arrests are made, and motive is clarified — especially whether this was gang‑related, personal retaliation or another form of violence.
- Whether Henley’s family or Big U issues a statement, holds a public memorial, or engages the media to spur community support and prevention efforts.
- Whether federal or state agencies intervene given Big U’s past legal entanglements and whether this event triggers renewed law‑enforcement scrutiny.
- How local media, influencers and the hip‑hop community respond — whether this spurs renewed focus on violence prevention, mentorship or policy advocacy in South Los Angeles.
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