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A man by the name of Joshua Pippens accused Lil Durk’s 10-year-old son, Jermone Harris Jr., of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Why It Matters: The situation involving rapper Lil Durk’s 10-year-old son brings attention to issues of child access to firearms and family safety. It also raised concerns about the responsibilities and safety measures within Lil Durk’s personal life, particularly given his public image.
Key Points:
- Pippens alleged that Jermone Harris Jr. shot him during a domestic dispute with his mother.
- Pippens shared surveillance footage to claim he “wasn’t the aggressor,” and revealed how Harris Jr. took the gun from Pippens’ hip. He followed his mom’s lead with an attempt to fire to then shoot him, he explained.
- He addressed that he has custody of the kids.
Zoomed Out:
- Pippens said he still loves Harris Jr. like he’s his son despite the recent news.
- A police report revealed that Harris Jr. noted that his mother, Travonna Collier, also had a gun but hers “didn’t go off.” The report recommended that Travanno’s three children, including Harris Jr., are “children in need of services.”
- Lil Durk has not commented on the situation.
- Pippens shared his intentions are not for anyone to go to jail.
