Hip-Hop Producer Kills Himself in an L.A. Jail

October 6th, 2008

Johnny J

Hip-hop producer kills himself in an L.A. jail.

The man who became famous for albums like Tupac’s All Eyez on Me has committed suicide, say L.A. County Jail officials. Johnny “Johnny J” Jackson jumped off a tier this past weekend in the facility where he was held after being arrested for a DUI. Other hits Jackson produced include “Knockin’ Boots” by Candyman. Jackson, 39, had a wife and two children.

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pam said on October 6th, 2008

he only had a year so y wud he kill himself….diis iis so sad

Nala said on October 6th, 2008

My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. I am not convinced of his suicide, I personally think there might b more to this then what we know.

Chi-Town said on October 6th, 2008

that does not make sense to me to kill yourself for and DUI. That’s very strange.

Teena said on October 6th, 2008

I agree with you Nala….something dose not sound right here.

Tae said on October 6th, 2008

Yea it seems like more is to it. Thats sad

ELEGANCE said on October 6th, 2008

THAT STORY SOUNDS VERY ODD..ITS NOT LIKE HE WAS LOCKED UP FOR MURDER, DRUGS OR #%~? DUI CHARGES DONT GET THAT MUCH TIME UNLESS U KILLED SOMEONE.. IT SOUNDS LIKE HE WAS MURDERED. THEY DO ALL TYPE OF CRAZY STUFF IN JAIL SOMEONE COULDVE PUSHED HIM.. IF HE WANTED 2 KILL HIMSELF HE COULDVE DID THAT B/4 GOING 2 JAIL..THEY NEED 2 LOOK INTO THIS CASE MORE
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY

Damzee said on October 6th, 2008

R.I.P MAN!….

Jamili Brown said on October 6th, 2008

No way. Johnny J brought the best out of Tupac. Just look at the credits in Pac’s CD’s. I cannot believe this. Much love to the wife and kids. T.I.P. bro
jbx

Latasha said on October 6th, 2008

WOW! My prayer goes out to his family…….but WOW! I wonder how much time he had to put in……suicide? And he was only in jail for DUI?…That’s crazy somebody probably pushed him……that wasn’t suicide!

Again, my prayers goes out to his family……Peace be with them!

Regina said on October 6th, 2008

Why would he be selfish and kill himself over a DUI? He had a wife and 2 children at home. That is the ultimate selfish act. He basically said ~$?% my family I am out of here. But wait was he pushed, by another inmate? Or a officer, cause you know most of those mugs are corrupted. Now what is the real story, cause you know you can only believe 1/2 of what you read or hear in the media. They can only repeat what they are told. Who are they told their stories by? The government, law enforcement? Hmmmmmm. How did Mr. Hall put it? Things that make you go what? Have a blessed day.

Darryl Joyner said on October 6th, 2008

He jumped off a tier. That’s some bull sh..! Dat brother was murdered.

antlat said on October 6th, 2008

My prayers to his family. May God keep and comfort you. I don’t believe this is suicide, but in the end God will be the judge and jury of all.

Sacajawea Que said on October 6th, 2008

It’s sad that a man should take his own life and let the devil get the glory that god gave him. My condolesence go out to his children and wife, I pray that he finds peace with god. you know when the devil get into your head noone knows what he’s capable of if there not going through, But what i know for sure is the devil don’t stand a chance against GOD; if GOD said it than it is so, but you have to also trust him to make a way that we think is no way.
“Rest In Peace Johnny Jackson”.

tracy said on October 6th, 2008

OMG, i really don’t believe this story. my prayers are with this family. i’m from Los Angeles and people don’t kill themselves in County Jail.

ruth said on October 6th, 2008

if you believe he killed himself…….in an LA jail????!!!duh!!?…….then i have some land in iraq to sell you!!!!! he jumped my foot!!!!

Dawn said on October 6th, 2008

My prayers go out to the family of Johnny J. This sounds real “suspect” and I’m sure it has to be more to this story than whats being told. I’m sure he had been arrest for DUI before or other miscellaneous things, so to take your own life over a misdeamor offense is very questionable!!!

pureasia said on October 6th, 2008

Nope, I’m not convince either, wow the hip hop game is like the same war as the drug game was to me. Come on Dui naw and left a wife and two children behind naw, it already takes a strong mind to have your foot in hip hop game and to take yourself out because of jail time not prison but jail time something not right in the water with that.

Mssylady said on October 6th, 2008

I don’t believe he killed himself! Sorry folks, if you do, good. But I know these cops and there is a spirit of evil that prevails in most of our jail systems. A DUI and he kills himself…come on now…DON’T BELIEVE IT!

Shameka said on October 6th, 2008

There is probably more to the story, but desperate people do desperate things..

E said on October 6th, 2008

HE DIDN’T KILL HIMSELF. SUICIDE IN JAIL IS ANOTHER WAY OF COVERING UP MURDER. Y WOULD HE KILL HIMSELF FROM A DUI, ND HE HAD A FAMILY.

Yolanda said on October 6th, 2008

I can’t believe that he would commit suicide for being in jail over a DUI. Something isn’t right, and I hope his family seeks out the truth.

Sparkle said on October 6th, 2008

Sorry to hear that. I feel that sound a weird he jumped. That is just sad. I hope that gets investigated.

Alicia said on October 6th, 2008

After I was finished reading this story, it was very hard to believe. Then I read the following comments and realized that I wasn’t the only one that thought the same. Something just doesn’t sound right. Either way this is very unfortnate for his family. I pray peace on his family!

cassandra said on October 6th, 2008

that sad i feel bad that should have not happened

Miss Gee said on October 6th, 2008

My heart goes out to him and especially his wife who has two small children to raise on her own and plus explain what happen to daddy. Girl, much love that isn’t easy I did that b4, raise children by myself. GOD watch over her and those children!!!!!!!!

KHANDI BERRIOS said on October 6th, 2008

My prayers to his family. What is going on with all the brothers in the music business committing suicide? I think someone had better do some serious investigating before this thing goes to far. Something in the wash ain’t clean.

Marie Harris said on October 6th, 2008

First and for most I would like to say I feel sorry for the wife and kids and yes even though I did not really know of him I loved me some Tupac and second I was only locked up for two weeks and it felt like hell and it was my first time so maybe that’s why but I felt like just going crazy the food is horrible the police in there talk to you any kind of way and it’s nasty so maybe he just couldn’t take it no more even though he was only in there for a DUI so sometimes you have to play out the options before you judge. Thank you Marie of Chicago, IL

omar said on October 6th, 2008

i’m good

Laura - Michigan said on October 6th, 2008

Yes! there is more to this. I believe that someone there push him off. And that they know this man knows something about Tupac. I really hope they check into this. The sorry DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. And to his wife and kids, my prays are with you.

AnnG. said on October 6th, 2008

HE DIDN’T DO IT HIMSELF. FORCED MAYBE BUT NOT A CHOICE OF HIS OWN. HE WAS OBVIOUSLY ONE OF OUR “STRONGER BROTHA’S”.

D.J. Eldog said on October 6th, 2008

Man! he was a dope ass producer hope they find out what really went down we pray for him and his family up here in Cleveland NERVDJS.COM gonna miss his work.

Redd said on October 6th, 2008

Maaaaan, that’s messed up…and it don’t sound right considerin’ he was only facin’ 1 yr for a dui. But I aint tryna start rumors and conspiracy theories that would point back to “a certain, down on his luck, CEO.” Johnny J, RIP…much respect for all the collabs with 2Pac.

Renee said on October 6th, 2008

Something does not sit right with me with this story…
He killed himself because of a DUI arrest? makes no sense…There got
to be more to this story

Neata said on October 6th, 2008

We don’t know why or what this man was going through. Most people that commit suicide is tired of life here on earth. Maybe he was depressed. This world is so ragedy and selfish itself that it doesn’t know or care what kind of impact it has on an individual.

I would never call this man selfish and ask why he didn’t think of his family. I think that it is very sad that things like this happen when things could be so much better in this world if we all remember that it’s not our world–it belongs to GOD.

patty said on October 6th, 2008

I can’t see he would kill his self being charged for DUI, their is more to this story. I am sure the truth will be told.

My condolences to his family.

pureasia said on October 6th, 2008

Marie what in the world are you talking about. I was in jail and trust no one wants to be there cause they do talk down at you and the food is horrible but suicide come on sweetie if you know anything about hip hop it already take a strong mind to be behind that cause that is a shady business. Something else happened and you should know that already. That man is not going to leave behind all that over some Dui charge. For you say that short time they would have giving him for a DUI and than he commit suicide cause of it, your basically calling a strong man weak. They love to take the strong brothers down and sending him off for DUI wasn’t cutting it so they murdered him.

MZ-JESZ said on October 6th, 2008

I also agree with Nala. This story sounds too sketchy and vague ..nonetheless, my condolenses goes out to family and friends.

Taymah said on October 6th, 2008

Come on now…. A young producer who had life good is going to just up and off himself like that? Please, he probably had a hater in jail that jealous this man big time. R.I.P Soul-jah whats in the dark must come to light in time…. V.I

Shy said on October 6th, 2008

He was the best producer and the most underrated! And i don’t believe he committed suicide. RIP Johnny J

Toya said on October 6th, 2008

THis is tooo fishy; I hope that his family will demand further investigation…R.I.P J

felicia452 said on October 6th, 2008

if he was gonna kill himself why jump off a tier when it’s painful and ther’s no guarantee ur gonna die but u r guaranteed to get fu@&ed up that don’t make no sense especially when u jump un purpose, there is a thing called reflex that automatically takes over cause yr brain knows what’s about to happen.. &ow if ur pushed reflex can’t react fast enough cause it ain’t like it’s a super long fall. what was the distance from the tier to the bottom. and on top of that why not do it in his cell in the night instead of doing it in a way where help should have been immediately available. he had a wife and kids to live for. God bless his family and rest his soul, i hope his wife pursues this she knew her husband and I think she would know for sure if this is something he would have done.

jacquar42 said on October 6th, 2008

Lord Jesus I know it doesn’t take all day to expose the truth I am asking for
you to expose the culprit now so that they can do the time for this senseless
crime ENOUGH is Enough
Rip Mr Jackson And God comfort his wife and Kids

Pakman said on October 6th, 2008

Something just doesnt add up with this story. He jumps off a tier cause of a DUI?? ?%$@#?@$ there is damn more to this story than there is lead to believe. Also the fact that he was only in county jail come on ppl if that dont sound fishy than idk what is

lanesia said on October 6th, 2008

This isn’t making any sense. Anyways, may god be with his family until they meet again.

cat said on October 6th, 2008

that does not make sense to me to kill yourself for and DUI. That’s very strange. Someone really needs to look in to this!!

cash(el dominicano) said on October 6th, 2008

somebody killed him thats the truth!!

Joslyn said on October 6th, 2008

I suspect foul play. It’s not normal for someone to kill themself that has a family.

Shawn said on October 6th, 2008

Do you believe that? Over a DUI? Something doesn’t smell right about this story.

reynise said on October 6th, 2008

Wow. I guess corruptions in all the jails in the US. Maybe Obama should add that to his campaign. How to clear up corruption in the jail and prison systems. Ive heard stories of ow the inmates are treated so I really dont believe that this man jumped. He had too much to live for. I pray for the family and hopefully there will be a further investigation in this matter.

j said on October 6th, 2008

Maybe he knew who killed Tupac!

Tory said on October 6th, 2008

yo thats crazy @*##* be goin thru it

Montgomery said on October 6th, 2008

This really don’t sound wright, it has to be more to it. It might have been something like his man hood was taken and he couldn’t stand it any more, keep in mind of what happened on the movie “Locked Down” when they was taking that guy man hood. RIP

jw said on October 6th, 2008

I cannot begin to imagine how his family is feeling.I will send my Condolences to his Family and pray for them.
I pray that there is Answers as to Why this is happening to such young talented men.Something or someone has upset the Rap and Hip-Hop and I wish the Police would do their Job and find out Why.Do it before another dies.

b.jordan said on October 6th, 2008

dam its a shame to hear that he had a lot of good things going for him. thats y never drink and drive i been driving for 25 years and never drink and drive we need to get that message out hard and good holla at some one who wants to drive y drunk its not cute or funny .its life

brina said on October 6th, 2008

my prayers go out to his family.
Ithink he was killed why?
take ur life away for a D.U.I.

davey baby said on October 6th, 2008

Ya right ima keep it 100 the deputies killed him and threw him over the ledge and called it suicide. Where the tapes @? That’s the proof right there.

jj said on October 6th, 2008

Man why? its not worth it man, its has just been a sad series for me people killing themselves and moms putting their kids into freezer, when is something good ever gone to happen you? Who knows only Gid knows why…………………………………………………….

jj said on October 6th, 2008

Man why? its not worth it man, its has just been a sad series for me people killing themselves and moms putting their kids into freezer, when is something good ever gone to happen you? Who knows only God knows why…………………………………………………….

VVS said on October 6th, 2008

Suicide my a*s!!!

Zeal said on October 6th, 2008

Thats some bullshiiiiiiiiiiit he didn’t kill him self thats just the ~*@*@~% prison report

melvina said on October 6th, 2008

Suicide????? I don’t think so. They need to investigate. LOOK deeper into the situation. Why in hell would some one jump off a tier? That’s the most ridiculous crap. A blind person can see this corrupted cover up!

To his family my heart goes out to you. Please don’t just settle for suicide.

Take care.

Mspradgirl said on October 6th, 2008

I smell suspect. This is truly a cover up. I just pray that the family find some type of closure in this matter. May God be with them in their time of need.

West Coast said on October 6th, 2008

He didnt commit suicide, someone threw him over……he wouldnt just do that…and ive been locked up in there three times….

Shelley said on October 6th, 2008

just look where he was LA Jail any junior detective can figure this ine out.
R.I.P rmember what goes in the wash comes out in the rinse

kaosthadred said on October 6th, 2008

thats crazy and if u beleave that then u u crazy 2. Everybody thought Suge was finish u must b buggin out 2. Not sayin he had anything 2 do with it but $@## just seem 2 happen and no one is counted out by me.

cecilenoe said on October 6th, 2008

well ,i telling you america jail need reform , reform for their nasty jail, reform for judge he put people in jail for DUI, REFORM BECAUSE AMERICA PUT PEOPLE IN JAIL FOR ACCIDENT ,ACCIDENT IS ACCIDENT ,REFORM FOR THE COURT, TO MUCH CORRUPTION THERE. AND FREE THE MEN O.J SIMPSOM BEFORE HE TOO DON’T KILL HIM, AND THE OTHER GUZ THEY PUT HIM IN JAIL FOR NO RAISON ,FOR VANDALISM AT THE AIRPORT,FREE THE MAN, TO MUCH CORRUPTION ON THE W.HOUSE. AND W.STREET ECT. FREE ALL BLACK THEY DON’T HAVE A SERIOUX CHARGE AND THEY DID NOT KILLED SOMEONE .DOES THEY ARE REALLY INNOCENT FREE THEM. THOSE HE WORK INSIDE THIS NASTY PLACE .AMERICA YOU NEED TO RESPECT HUMAIN RIGHT. STOP TO PUT BLACK PEOPLE INSIDE THIS NASTY PLACE THOSE HE IS INNOCENT.

Marley said on October 6th, 2008

Don,t believe the hype y’all… Y’all know how the “system” works.

One luv to his family and friends.
Sad, real sad!

shannon roach said on October 6th, 2008

im sorry 2 hear of his death rip. but as soon as i seen it i didnt beleive it why would he kill hisself over a dui. i pray they look inot this. j and 2pac r making music in heaven.

cecilenoe said on October 6th, 2008

FREE ALL INNOCENT MEN BLACK INSIDE THIS NASTY JAIL IN AMERICA. TOO MUCH CORRUPTION, ON THE COURT ,ON JUDGE, ON THE W.HOUSE, W.STREET. THE MEN CAN NOT KILLED HIM IMPOSSIBLE. BUT THEY WILL TRY TO CONVINCE US.LIKE WE STUPID AFTER NOV4. NOT NOW.THEY PROVOQUE PEOPLE RIGHT NOW.ALL SYSTEM AMERICA JUSTICE NEED REFORM. TO MUCH CORRUPTION

dannyboy_zone3 said on October 6th, 2008

b.e.t. is dumb as hell to even post this they know that he was killed, no one would jump to there death because of a DUI probally so finacial problems but not a DUI B.E.T you ARe freakin IDIOTS

cecilenoe said on October 6th, 2008

WHY I DON’T SEE MY COMMENT ON THE BOARD. I REPEAT AGAIN FREE ALL BLACK INNOCENT INSIDE THIS NASTY PLACE CALLING HELL JAIL THOSE HE REALLY INNOCENT .TO MUCH CORRUPTION ON THE COURT ,JUDGE NEED REFORM, CORRUPTION INSIDE THE JAIL , CORRUPTION INSIDE W.HOUSE. CORRUPTION W.STREET.HELLO AMERICA .WAKE-UP TO CHOOSE YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT TO DEAL WITH THIS KIND A REFORM.MC.C 44 BUSH POLICIES.

J5 said on October 6th, 2008

THIS IS SO SAD. KILLING YOURSELF IS NO WAY TO GO. I CAN’T SEE WHY HE DID IT. BUT I THINK THERE WAS SOMETHING ELSE BEHIND THIS STORY. NO ONE WILL KNOW BUT HIM, GOD AND THE PEOPLE WHO DID THE THINGS TO HIM.

LilJJ said on October 6th, 2008

this is $@@%%?@?… why in the world would he just leave his loving wife and children behind that some bull***** and he was only locked up a year come on PPL we all know he was Murder… some jealous bastard…. someday will know thou no doubt….

my condolosences to his wife and kids

may u rest in peace

bookerforte said on October 6th, 2008

I take it he was black since its on bet.com, which makes him jumping off a tier to kill himself crazy, BLACK PEOPLE don’t commit suicide like that, that’s usually a white thing. Maybe he got threatened by somebody on the inside or he was pushed lowkedy…but black people don’t be up and jumpin,…WE SCARED OF HEIGHTS…lol

P.J. said on October 6th, 2008

The death of anyone is tragic, especially to family and friends left behind.

The thought of anyone taking his or her life multiplies the level of grief.

I’m not ruling out the possibilty that Johnny J. Jackson committed suicide, but for the sake of his family, friends and fans, let’s not jump to conclusions. Possibilities include accidental death, murder (with coverup) and suicide. I hope that this tragedy is investigated.

Let’s not forget that there are people who emotionally devestated, and in need of some closure.

In the meantime, they can use our prayers.

katrina said on October 6th, 2008

I don’t know what happened but I know I still listen to the hits he produced for my man Tupac! I respected him alone just for that….His talent was unremakable and I hope he Rest In peace fa real! If there is another side to this story I hope its revealed sooner than later.

THOUGHT said on October 6th, 2008

….we just never know, do we?…..a few situations might be going on here….

cecilenoe said on October 6th, 2008

after november 4th. we need to find what really happen?inside this corruption jail.judge, and court.after nov 4th. now their republican provoque black right now.and never the less they will continue to kill again. them be careful those they think they are protect ,just be careful.

CONDOLEANCE FOR THE FAMILY OF THE BIG H-P STAR. CONDOLEANCE FOR HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN .TO THIS CHILD SHE/OR HE CAN NEVER SEE HER DADDY AGAIN.CONDOLEANCE. GOD BLESSING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HE THE STAR, REST IN PEACE.FOREVER AND EVER.

Candygirl said on October 6th, 2008

This is too weird - there has to be more to the story than this. Killing yourself over a DUI? WTF???

Lucky said on October 6th, 2008

They need Camara’s in jail

trudat said on October 6th, 2008

HE DIDN’T COMMIT SUICIDE!! HE WAS MURDERED BY THE FEDZ

laquinta said on October 6th, 2008

yea right…. kill urself over a dui or being threatened for having info on the death of tupac…..seems like everyone that knows a little something or at least is suspected of knowing anything about that murder; they seem to disappear or something happens to them!!!!!!!! Now what’s up with that!!!!

na-na said on October 6th, 2008

The media think they got it all figured out!!! They tryna sell us a fu**n wolf ticket….. that man did not commit suicide that man was KILLED and its high time someone in authority act like they got some d*mn since…. this sob a*s story would have never made it on the internet…… THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE TO MUCH TIME PASSES AND SOMEONE IS FREE OF A CRIME!!!

na- na said on October 6th, 2008

$$$?@$~#!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Y Lord said on October 6th, 2008

I don’t know what happened or why, but my gut instinct tells me - he was helped over. By the way Lucky there probably are cameras in jail, but what happens in jail stays in jail.

JASON JENNINGS, Sr. said on October 6th, 2008

THEM BOYZ KILLED HIM

******* said on October 6th, 2008

This is really sad…

Bethany said on October 6th, 2008

OMG!! that is really sad….his wife and kids must be heartbroken! :-( To think that he would need to end his life like that esp. after he had a family is tragic!!!!!

Bethany said on October 6th, 2008

After reading these other comments, i do believe he was murdered! that is horrible!!!!! :-(

deaf_wheelchair said on October 6th, 2008

tell me why Reason? what going on ? look like mysterious problem private bring up there? that bother why he killed already begin start stranger and maybe he has reason just deep feel no tell anybody about him had killer himself? Actually really bother me all that information. i just read this dui then he wet to jail. one thing why he killer himself for what?……… there something at something mysterious stranger going on?! i really sad that !!! omg!!!!

bugjune said on October 6th, 2008

Please!!!!!! seem like a coverup to me they killed him.

Nikkii said on October 6th, 2008

I believe this story is very suspiscious, but in the end the real story will come out

Quiet Money said on October 6th, 2008

If ya’ll dont KNOCK IT OFF!!! THAT IS A HISPANIC MAN THAT GETS ALONG WITH BLACK PEOPLE. I GOT OUT OF THE COUNTY 2 YEARS AGO AND ITS ALL RACIAL IN THERE. tHEM MEXICANS (NORTHENOS OR SURENOS) KILLED HIM!!! IF YOU NOT DOWN WITH THEM- THEN YOU ARE AGAINST THEM.

Quiet Money said on October 6th, 2008

THE MEXICANS KILLED HIM. NORTHENOS OR THE SURENOS!!! HE IS HISPANIC BUT HE MESSES WITH BLACK PPL. THEY DONT LIKE THAT IN THERE!!!

FYI- POST MY STUFF AND STOP HOLDIN THE TRUTH BACK.

Nikkii said on October 6th, 2008

That is messed up and very suspiscious like. R.I.P

Lex said on October 6th, 2008

This is so sad. RIP Johnny “Johnny J” Jackson
my prayers are with the family.

lyn said on October 6th, 2008

Bull I did time myself there are no teir jumpers, not black ones somebody threw him, CO or Inmate trust me. GOD B WITH HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN.
‘ PEACE’

ro said on October 6th, 2008

This is a sad situation, the bad thing about it is if it was not suicide, the system is going to care about this about as much as they cared about Tupacs death, Jam Masters death, Biggies death ,etc. I hope you see my point.

Demarco said on October 6th, 2008

No doubt, this sounds madd suspect. Whether he took it upon himself…was pushed…or was ‘cornered’ to participate in ‘jailhouse culture’ with other inmates (don’t need to spell that out now, do I?) and decided he would rather go out than get down like that……it’s a sad loss to the world of music overall. My prayers go out to his rested soul and his loved ones. R.I.P

shortback said on October 6th, 2008

If all the man had was a DUI then why was he in jail. He could have done community service or something.

My prayers goes out to the family and kids of this tragedy. I hope that they get down to the bottom of this. To jump to your death I don’t think so, pushed maybe.

typee0 said on October 6th, 2008

I agree with Montgomery, just perhaps he could not face his family after being violated by the permanent residents. If your manhood is taken that can be devastating.

TMC said on October 6th, 2008

THIS IS SOME B.S. SOMETHING IS JUST NOT RIGHT ABOUT THIS STORY~I HOPE HIS WIFE CHECKS INTO THIS BECAUSE I BET SOMEONE PUSHED HIM~SAD

JAM said on October 6th, 2008

I agree with most of you by saying he was murdered. The prison officials are covering it up because they fear a race riot will get started in the prison and the streets. God rest his soul in peace and bless his family.

2ndclasscitizen said on October 6th, 2008

This man had historical ties to aruguabley the great rapper to have lived, that alone would make Jackson have somewhat of a Celeb status, not to mention the home state of Cali. I know that some things were going on in their, that made this man wish he was dead. I will say this much, it’s ashame that they allow individuals to be bullied and raped by other inmates. They need to be INVESTIGATED, AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE….

george waring said on October 6th, 2008

Got to be George Bush’s fault

L Breezy said on October 6th, 2008

it just wasn’t the DUI. its obvious that there were other reasons for this unfortunate incident. May god bLess his family and may they all be strong for one another.

LTBROWN said on October 6th, 2008

I don’t believe you. YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE!

The Writer said on October 6th, 2008

I’m sorry… I don’t believe he killed himself.

Jaterrica Sloan said on October 6th, 2008

I pray that God continue to bless his family through this tragic time of sorrow.

cheryl said on October 6th, 2008

thats crazy i just put my Tupac shirt on this morning before i went too the doctor then i get on bet and see this may GOD BLESS his wife and kids i love tupac and he wrote some nice hits for him all eye on me ,and dear mom is 2 of my favorite song RP much love something sound weird

JEANYNE said on October 6th, 2008

I don’t buy one second of that story!! It’s gotta be more to it than what the county officials are telling. Condolensces to his family and friends.

Robin Montgomery said on October 7th, 2008

My sympathy goes out to this man’s family. In all honesty I’m not real familiar with the background of this gentleman, but as a student of criminology it sounds very vague and shady about this man’s demise, I believe there should be further inquiries into this death. Just as the mystery of Tupac ’s death there may be a link .

ME said on October 7th, 2008

I don’t know. Maybe he could not stand living like that. I hear it’s filthy. With all the tax payers money. They do not have decent santiation cleaning agencies to come in to keep the facilities sanitized.The food is horrible. The inmates are the cooks. No decent healthcare provided and all kind of things happen in jail, when you have well paid CORRECTIONAL officers around the clock.????????? People you never seen before walking around grimm’n you like they know you. You trying to be on chill, so you can get on up out of there. Feeling like you back in Highschool again. Being locked up and having no privacy is enough. And all that along with it, is enough for me.

Terrance said on October 7th, 2008

david,

If hiphop is brain dead music then what in the hell is that wild azz, freaky azz, punk rock music all about?

mollie said on October 7th, 2008

To the family stay strong and God Bless all.

mollie said on October 7th, 2008

Where is Shug Knight? Did he have something to do with this?

Taunya said on October 7th, 2008

This makes no sense to me. Do they know for a fact that he killed himself? The man had a family at home and he killed himself for a DUI lockup. I think this needs more investigation.

jasmine said on October 7th, 2008

wow thats so sad you never know whats to come down the road to the family be strong and just know god can heal all broken hearts.And know you have people praying for you, GOD bless

Shadowboy said on October 7th, 2008

He may have known something that they didn’t want to get out.

Capt. Selby said on October 7th, 2008

So many gangs in jail, he has alot pf paper, if he didn’t want to give any up, suicide was the only answer, if you believe this bull I have sand to sell you in Iraq!

CHELLE said on October 7th, 2008

SOMETHING DOES SOUND VERY STRANGE ABOUT THIS LIKE 4REAL
WHO KNOWS? THIS MAN COULD HAVE BEEN SET UP OR THREATENED TO JUMP…………………………I DON’T KNOW THIS SOUNDS REALLY CRAZY, JUST OVER DUI (DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE) UMMMMM VERY VERY VERY STRANGE, THATS ALL I CAN SAY

I THINK THERES MORE TO THIS STORY THAN THEIR TELLING OR PERHAPS SOME FURTHER INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO BE GOING ON

smiley said on October 7th, 2008

I just can’t see how a person arrested on a DUI would commit suicide and of all jumping off a tier that just doesn’t make sense.I think this should be investigated at the highest level.

mo said on October 7th, 2008

were is candyman he was here in albuquerque nm

Memphiago said on October 7th, 2008

It sounds like there was another person in the mist of this and there really shoould be a FULL INVESTIGATION done!!!! My deepest regrets are for the family. But it does make you think that if there was foul play happenings…..Could Johnny have held the key to who was really behind the 2pac Murder? We all have demons and secrets. Maybe this one was too heavy to hold or maybe someone wanted to make sure Johnny J would never have the chance to speak on it to the other inmates. JUST SOMETHING TO MAKE ALL OF UE SAY “HMMMMMMMMMMMM?!?!?!?!” What do you think?

shellisa said on October 7th, 2008

i dont believe it either and i really dont even know the man. it had to be an accident of someone did it or something

Anna said on October 7th, 2008

THE FAMILY HAS MY SYMPATHY, RIP JOHNNY, I HOPE SOMEONE CHECKS THIS OUT THERES MORE TO THIS………………………………….

TOP NOTCH THA TOP BOSS said on October 7th, 2008

RIP “Johnny J” …SOUNDS LIKE A COVER UP TO ME…

Mayesha said on October 7th, 2008

I agree with Elegance. I don’t believe for one second that Johnny J commited suicide. He had too much to live for. I new Johnny since I was a kid. He and my uncle were bestfriends and he always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life. He had a wife and two kids and a family who really loved him. He was his parents only son. My prayers are with you and I believe that what happened will eventually come to the light and when it does I feel sorry for whoever was involved.

OH MY GOD said on October 7th, 2008

You all seriously need to learn some grammar and how to spell. Yeesh.

jasmine edmond said on October 7th, 2008

he’s ah weak man to leave to his wife and kids like that can’t question that

Arline said on October 7th, 2008

iF FEEL BAD FOR HiS DEATH BUT i HOPE HiS FAMiLY LiVES ON AND EXPANDS HiS LEGACY HE WAS A VERY WELL KNOWN PRODUCER AND ALL YOU CAN SAY iS LiFE iS CRAZY !.

~cyber~ said on October 7th, 2008

First I’d like to express my condolences to his family especially his children who will grow up with out their father. That being said, I’m kind of old school but…this sounds fishy to me…if it was my loved one I’d be mourning but I’d also be calling to hire someone to substantiate this.

I’m just so sorry to hear a talented young man is lost. If he hadn’t been arrested he may still be alive. It could have been ‘accidental’ or if he was under influence may have had something to do with but I’d stil be investigating this further
RIP

JO said on October 7th, 2008

I dont believe he would commit suicide over a DUI sent. …Much Love & Condolenses to His Family

shawn said on October 7th, 2008

lets be real,just a year ,jackson aint gon do that for sure.they should give me a break for Christ sake.but well,he is gone 4ever so much much love to the family.

bigc said on October 7th, 2008

my prayers go out to the family but that dont seem right, im from california a lot of crazy %#%* happens out here.

NivaNiv said on October 7th, 2008

now that’s sad

NivaNiv

peeanogirl said on October 7th, 2008

PAM! learn how to spell before you comment please.

PRECIOUS said on October 7th, 2008

MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND I WOULD LOOK MORE INTO THIS AND MAYBE THE TRUTH MAY NOT COME OUT BUT WHOEVER IS BEHIND THIS I’M GONNA SAY A PRAYER AND PUT IT IN GODS HANDS BECAUSE IF IT WAS DONE UNJUST HE WILL BE PUNISH AND PEOPLE DONT REALIZE WHEN THEY ALLOW GOD TO DO THE PUNISH FOR THEIR WRONG ACTS IT WILL BE HANDLE AND NOT IN THE WAY THEY ARE GONNA LIKE IT EITHER THEIR LIFE IS FULL OF DARKNESS AND GOD WILL MAKE SURE THEY PAID BELIVE THAT IN GOD I TRUST

drea said on October 7th, 2008

bless his children and his wife this is tragic

Tcash1n said on October 7th, 2008

i dont believe he commited suicide.ive spent 4months in la county jail n the sheriff in there are very violent they cant wait for the chance to beat people down.it never happend to me but i seen it happen alot while ill was in LA county.im willing to bet money that a sheriff on steroids with roid rage got frustrated with him n threw him over the tier.

youngharlem said on October 7th, 2008

Yo R.I.P jj word R.I.P stack blundles R.I.P Big R.I.P my men wayne R.I.P Big L R.I.P J.M. J

youngharlem said on October 7th, 2008

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D. Alexander said on October 7th, 2008

There is something wrong with this…WHY?! I smell something fishy about this and his family should pursue this. RIP Johnny J

MS. KITTY said on October 7th, 2008

I believe there is something very wrong with this story. His wife should look further into this if she can. I see no reason for him to have done this. Negros survive doing 15 years, so one year would not bring anyone to their death. Come on now people!

Princess said on October 8th, 2008

This does not sound right you me….WHERE ARE THE CSI’s?

blackpearlqueen said on October 8th, 2008

bless the fam at the time. As a person who studied criminal justice, I need evidence to claim it as a suicide because I also worked in a prison setting and I know how things can go down but this is sad.

Nathaniel said on October 8th, 2008

Suicide over a DUI? That doesn’t sound right… at all… RIP man. You’ve made us proud.

CARTER said on October 8th, 2008

WOW I DONT WANT TO BELIEVE IT I DONT WATCH TOO MUCH T.V & I JUST HAPPEN TO BE GOOGLING ON THE NET & OUT OF NO WHERE HIS NAME APPEAR. ITS SAD BUT I SWEAR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I WAS BUGGING HIM ON MYSPACE MESSING AROUND ASKING HIM FOR BEATS & A RECORD DEAL JOKING AROUND ABOUT SIGNING WITH HIM ON KLOCKWORK ENT & GETTING A LEGENDARD CALIFORNIA CLASSIC BEAT FROM HIM SO I CAN BUST ON M.C JIN THAT WAS FORMERLY ON RUFF RYDERS. MAN IM HOPING IT AINT TRUE BUT IF IT IS MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY EVEN THOUGH I DONT KNOW HIM… LIFE GOES ON … WE ALL GOTTA RIDE IT OUT THIS LIFE AINT NOTHING BUT A TEMPEREY ILLUSION … ONE LOVE !

knon08 said on October 8th, 2008

man come on someone threw him off the damn tier they probably was pressing him for money and sh@t they covering that sh#t up!

Sexii Caramel said on October 8th, 2008

This is beyond sad. I hope this case gets looked into for further more evidents on why this suicide happened. My prayers goes out to his family. R.I.P man.

Kirk C. Odems said on October 8th, 2008

My prayers go out to Johnny J & his family, for he is in HEAVEN WITH GOD ALMIGHTY & TUPAC SHAKUR. I also want to state that I don’t believe in had committed suicide, especially since he had a wife & 2 children, & BLACKS & HISPANICS can never trust racist law enforcement in amerikkka, when it comes to our deaths while in police custody.

Ro said on October 8th, 2008

Prayers and condolences to his wife and kids. Can you really believe he jumped, or was he pushed? I know I’m doubtful and if I hope his wife has an investigation started to make sure he commited suicide and was not pushed…. I just find it hard to believe an man would take his life over a year in prison, but you never know……….

SHELL B said on October 8th, 2008

my heart goes out to johnny j’s family……MAY HE REST IN PEACE!!!!
but i dont believe dis story either….it’s really strange..not for a DUI!!
he made the best of Tupac’s songs man..i really do hope he rests in peace..
i dont believe he’s dead tho….
and as Pac said..we all gonna make it to the sunshine one day..sum of us just get there a lil quicker..
MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS UR HEART JOHNNY J!! ONE DAY U’LL MEET BACK WIT UR FAMILY!!
T.I.P.

Nay-nay said on October 9th, 2008

I think he took it tooo far but my prayers and thoughts goes to the family and friends

SJW said on October 9th, 2008

Come’on, are we to believe that a man that’s facing 1 year in county jail, would commit suicide? I hope his family demands a full investigation in this. How do they know it was suicide, was there a suicide note? Unless he was raped and couldn’t accept his manhood being taken, what else could drive him to take his life?

T. Jackson said on October 9th, 2008

I will never believe that John took that leap. Someone aided in this tragedy, that was not his nature. There needs to be a full investigation. Never believe what the Warden claims. They can keep that B.S. for someone else. I wanna know who pushed him! B.S. aside! Why people hate Jackson’s, I have know idea, but suicide is not in our nature. Accumilating Haterz IS!!!!
R.I.P. J.J. We Love You!
Tony

toy said on October 9th, 2008

Datz, so weird i dnt understand it doesnt make any sense theres more to that story i believe he wouldnt kill himself DATZZZ *?#?@% up R>I>P baby boy!!!!!!!

ashauntee said on October 9th, 2008

he is stupid 4 doin that

shaymami said on October 10th, 2008

Personally, I just heard about it and to me it’s a crock of S@&*…I just saw him at our class reunion 1 year and 2 months ago and he was going strong. I agree that it’s more to it then what’s beingsaid but I don’t want to put my theories out there. I also agree that his wife should look into this further, I mean we’re all having a hard time but a year in jail or a DUI is not going to push you over the edge like that. There are too many other things that could do that. As long as I’ve known him, he’s never shown signs of weakness but my prayers go out to his family with my deepest, deepest sympathy. I will say a special prayer and continue to pray for his wife and his children….May God bless his family and keep them safe with His loving hands.

Task said on October 10th, 2008

Can you yes anether mruder comitted by who jailers. Anything can happen with G.W.Bush in their witjh his deivlwhoisper.

Real Tammy said on October 10th, 2008

It’s unbelievable but it’s only God that can reveal the mistery behind his death.

Julius said on October 13th, 2008

Oh no, what a wrong choice, being away from ya two kids n ya wife for a YEAR / FOREVER, you choose FOREVER in jail of heaven RIP Johnny J

mr.jones said on October 13th, 2008

LET THE POLICE TELL IT,AND THE BROTHA KILLED HIMSELF,BUT THIS IS WHEN COMMON SENSE HAS 2 KICK IN,ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BROTHA WANT’S 2 CHECK OUT OVER A DUI,WHICH IS A FINE AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE TIME, UNBELIEVABLE,& I’M NOT BUYING INTO IT,I MEAN THE MAN HAD HIS WIFE AND KIDS 2 LIVE FOR,THIS IS SOME STRAIGHT UP B.S. AND REALLY NEEDS 2 BE LOOKED INTO , I MEAN THE COPS GET AWAY WITH ENOUGH B.S. AS IT IS,A LOT OF FACTS ARE LEFT OUTTA THIS,………………………may God bless the family……..RIP Johnny j

John said on October 13th, 2008

While any loss of life is sad, it’s ridiculous to see statements that all corrections staff are corrupt. Like any profession, there are bad apples, but the vast majority are trying to do the job right. This is disgusting.

Olivia said on October 14th, 2008

that sucks

jenny said on October 15th, 2008

that sure sound fishy to me, if it were my familey i would investagate. how is it these accidents happen in jail for no aparent reason and no one know why? theres a skunk some where.

absolute said on October 17th, 2008

I think the police killed him, not to be negative, but i could be wrong.

amber said on October 18th, 2008

dats crazy as hell..
why would he do that knowin he had a wife and 2 kids…
just the thought of wat there goin threw is crazy…

edward said on October 19th, 2008

man somebody killed him cuz i dont know anybody who would killed themselves over a DUI everybody who read that bull%#$t story say the same thing and he had a wife and kids to come on now

.

Kennedy said on December 12th, 2008

That’s so sad, I do not believe he committed suicide….I smell a coverup.
RIP Johnny
RIP TUPAC…I miss you


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