Rapper EGYPXN released 'Be Free' music video day he shot mom, sister and brother, 12, before being gunned down
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: A rapper from Virginia is making news for carrying out the unthinkable. Before being gunned down by police, the hip-hop artist known as EGYPXN allegedly shot his family and also published a music video!
The rap artist, Tiye Adam Washington II, broke into his mother's home on Tuesday, March 28. He then opened fire on his mother, Tyesha Hall, his 21-year-old sister, and his 12-year-old brother inside the house. On the other hand, from what can be seen from the rapper's Instagram account, he was all about self love, spreading love, and gushing over his son. In one of the posts, he is seen singing, 'Gotta Love Yourself', and captioned the post as, "Message To Myself."
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Tragedy before the release of 'Be free'
EGYPXN, the rapper, eventually fled the area, causing law officials to conduct a citywide hunt for the 26-year-old. His family members were taken to VCU Medical Critical Care for treatment of their life-threatening injuries and are said to be recovering.
His ‘Be Free’ music video was published while the manhunt was still active. According to sources, the graphics were pre-released and have since received over 43K views on YouTube. Authorities discovered EGYPXN in Rutherford County, North California, on Thursday, March 30. He was shot dead in the ensuing gunfight. During the standoff, a police officer was also hurt.
'My last request from humanity'
Just one day before his death, the rapper sent a message on Instagram with his "last request." He wrote, "My last request from humanity is that you seriously evaluate the care you have for each other. If this species is to ever evolve you must stop eating animals, stop warring with each other and take care of mother earth." He continued, "Overthrow this sadistic government and rebuild. On a fresh foundation. It’s time for me to rest now."
The reason for the violence is still unknown, according to a family friend, Tamara Harris, who stated, "To my knowledge, there were no issues that would have led to such a tragic event." According to AceShowBiz, another family friend, Roneece Walker-Jewett, weighed in on the tragedy and said, "I didn't believe them, and I called [Tyesha's] ex-husband, and he actually got on the scene. I can hear the paramedics in the background saying (...) 'female, two shots to the chest.'"