It was only a few months ago when Joshua “JayLoud” Davis attended the funeral of best friend Lil’ JoJo. Lil’ JoJo, born Joseph Coleman, was an aspiring rapper who was tragically murdered in a drive-by shooting as he was riding on the back pegs of a friend’s bike.

Aspiring 18-year-old Chicago rapper JayLoud, born Joshua Davis, was murdered on Christmas Day for allegedly wearing a picture of his best friend Lil’ JoJo on a sweatshirt.