FANS are sharing J $tash’s songs after the rapper died when he reportedly ‘shot himself and his girlfriend’ at home in an apparent murder-suicide.
On social media, fans are sharing some of the rapper’s hit songs, including HIROI SEKAI, which has almost five million views on YouTube.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to an alleged murder-suicide in Temple City around 7.15am on New Year’s Day.
The department later identified the bodies as Justin Joseph and Jeanette Gallegos, both of whom reportedly died at the scene, according to iHeartRadio station KFI.
The LAPD also confirmed Joseph’s identity to The Sun.
“Right now, the evidence at the scene and the preliminary information we have from the children in the home is that it’s a murder-suicide,” Lieutenant Derrick Alfred, told KTLA following the attack.
Gallegos reportedly died after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while Joseph sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Read our J $tash live blog below for the latest updates….
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J $tash on his upbringing
In an interview ith Crack magazine, J $stash said: “You can pretty much just call me a hustler. Growing up I never had a job but I always managed to get by on my own terms.
“For me educating myself was the most important thing, and turning the skills I learnt on the streets into more legitimate avenues.
“Growing up I used to sell drugs and things like that, but that taught me how to earn a living.
“That background and hustle is still in me to this day, it motivates me now to never stop working.
“Right now honestly I’m not even really even focused on music, I’m working on other things. I’m more focussed on building companies and opening up stores in different countries.
“Of which I’ve been doing on the low secretly. Rapping was just platform to get myself out there and grow.”
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Gallegos’ family pay tribute
Family members and friends have been paid tribute to the mom and California State University graduate Gallegos.
Her sister Erika Chavez said: “A tragic and unexpected loss for my family & nephews God has gained another angel.
“My sister was full of life, she was the sweetest most caring person, always there for everyone who needed her.
“Her favorite quote [is] ‘live today because tomorrow is not promised’. Rest in Paradise Jeanette, fly high my beautiful angel.”
Meanwhile, Home Moore said: “I’m going miss all the times we shared together. You are the sweetest person I met from LA (sic).
“Always smiling, smart, and loved your children. I’m going to miss working with you.”
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Social media tributes to J $tash
As news of the suspected murder-suicide spread on social media, artist SpotemGottem penned, “Speechless wishing this is a dream damn J.”
The rapper tagged J $tash’s Instagram account, adding, “Damn fam this hurt that gang but nobody kno what u going through till it all end.”
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Children unhurt in tragic incident
Gallegos’ kids ran out of the house and towards deputies when officers arrived at the scene.
The children, who are not related to J $tash, were unhurt and are now in the care of their father.
Investigators were awaiting autopsy and forensic results, including information from ballistics tests, to confirm what took place inside the house.
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What were J $tash’s hits?
Songs by J $tash on YouTube include Flexin, Guerillas, and Nuthin (remix).
J $tash grew up in South Florida then moved to New York, where he was born, according to a 2017 interview with Crack Magazine.
He told the magazine that aside from music, he was focused on “building companies and opening up stores in different countries.”
The rapper said: “Of which I’ve been doing on the low secretly. Rapping was just platform to get myself out there and grow (sic).”
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What is J $tash’s net worth?
Being a rapper in the entertainment industry often comes with a wealthy paycheck.
However, due to Joseph’s rising popularity, an exact net worth has yet to be determined for him.
As of January 2022, he is estimated to have a net worth anywhere from $1million to $12million.
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Photo of Jeanette Gallegos
A photo of the victim, Jeanette Gallegos, is being shared on social media.
Gallegos was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, rapper J $tash, on New Year’s Day.
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Fans support children
Fans on Twitter expressed sympathy for the three children who witnessed their mother’s murder.
“I can’t say that I rejoice in anyone’s suicide but I guess the world has one less violent abuser in it today,” tweeted Nitty Scott.
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Where are the children now?
Jeanette Gallegos’ three children are now reportedly with their father, after J $tash allegedly shot dead their mother on New Year’s Day.
The children were reported to be between the ages of five and 11.
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When did the incident happen?
On January 1, 2022, J $tash allegedly shot and killed Jeanette Gallegos, and then took his own life.
Gallegos’ three children were in the home and heard gunshots before calling police.
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Fans post tributes
One fan shared photos of the late rapper on Twitter.
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How many children were in the home?
There were three children in the home at the time of the alleged murder-suicide.
The victim, Jeanette Gallegos was the mother of all three children, and none of them were fathered by J $tash.
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‘I can’t believe it’
Fans on social media are still in disbelief over the death of rapper J $tash.
“This J $tash information is wild. I can’t believe it..smh,” one person wrote.
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J $tash spoke of influences before death, continued
The musician admitted that he learned to be more “disciplined” as traveling to the East Asian nation was his first experience of a “completely new and foreign culture”.
While abroad, he worked with the hip-hop artist KOHH – real name Yuki Chiba.
J $tash said: “KOHH is like my brother. Language and cultural barriers don’t exist to me. We can make music together with ease, he’s so intelligent.”
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J $tash spoke of influences before death
Rapper $tash revealed before his death that Asia had the “biggest influence” on his style.
He said: “Black has become so repetitive in fashion but the way they are using darker tones is really interesting to me.”
“Japan is leading the trends and then everyone else is picking up on it, Korea and China are starting to create some really cool s**t.”
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Previous accusations of abuse, continued
Phaeton alleged that after $tash boarded a flight to Japan, he continued to text her, claiming “he will destroy me even more than he already did.”
The rapper denied the allegations, accusing Phaeton of making “slanderous accusations.”
In the post, Phaeton said: “I will not allow myself to sit in the shadows of darkness and disrespect myself for not taking a stand.”
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Previous accusations of abuse
In September 2014, J $tash was accused of beating his ex-girlfriend Danielle Phaeton in the face and body.
He faced charges of criminal obstruction of breathing and assault, the New York Daily News reported.
The charges were dropped after the rapper turned himself in October that year.
In a now-deleted Tumblr post, which was quoted by the outlets Bossip and the Daily News, Phaeton claimed: “A person I thought and believed I could trust whom I gave my lost/time/energy to brutally punched me in the face repeatedly with his fists while I became slowly unconscious in blood in his Brooklyn apartment bed.”
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Fans respond to shooting
People on social media also responded to the fact that J $tash appeared to pass away in an alleged murder-suicide that meant the death of a mother of three kids.
“That J $tash incident crazy Rip to mother of 3 poor kids,” one person wrote.
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J $tash’s cause of death, continued
Gallegos reportedly died after suffering from multiple gunshot wounds while Joseph sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At this time, details surrounding the events are still under investigation.
Those with information are urged to contact the department’s homicide bureau at 323-890-5500 or “Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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What was J $tash’s cause of death?
On January 1, 2022, the Los Angeles Police Department responded to an alleged murder-suicide in Temple City around 7.15am.
The department later identified the bodies as Joseph and Jeanette Gallegos, both of whom reportedly died at the scene, according to iHeartRadio station KFI.
The LAPD also confirmed Joseph’s identity to The Sun.
“Right now, the evidence at the scene and the preliminary information we have from the children in the home is that it’s a murder-suicide,” Lieutenant Derrick Alfred, told KTLA following the attack.
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Did J $tash have an Instagram?
Yes, the rapper had an Instagram account.
He had 168,000 followers on his account, which is now on private, and had made 34 posts before his death.
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Who was rapper J $tash?
Born September 23, 1993, $tash, 28, whose real name was Justin Joseph, was known as an up-and-coming rapper in the entertainment industry.
The rapper rose to fame following his 2016 album, Hood Rich, and has since released an additional three albums including: No More Distractions, Relax With Me, and 6ix Before 7even.
Outside of rapping, Joseph also dabbled in modeling and designing.
Prior to his death, he was able to amass a following of over 164,000 users on Instagram.
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J $tash and Kanye West
Rapper J $tash got “modelling co-signs from Kanye West,” according to a 2017 interview he did with Crack magazine.
The performer dabbled in modeling and designing outside of his music career.
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‘Why’d you do it?’
Fans on social media have been reacting to the sudden death of J $tash and to the circumstances involved.
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J $tash’s albums
The rapper’s debut mixtape, Hood Rich, was released in April 2016.
He has since released an additional three albums including: No More Distractions, Relax With Me, and 6ix Before 7even.
Some of his hit singles included “Guerrillas,” “Guap,” “Puma,” and “Nuthin.”
The last song he released before his death was “Ninja Mask,” which also featured Fly Boy Ash, according to Recently Heard.
It came out on October 15, 2021.
