A striving rapper from New York City recognized as Notti Osama was fatally murdered on July 9, 2022, in a subway station in Manhattan. The 15-year-old opponent, in a fight, killed that the 14-year-old, real name Ethan Reyes, got into. The genre of drill rapping sometimes involves mocking competitors. Authorities have given their remark that this may have been the trigger for the fatal conflict. What is known about this tragic incident, as well as the young musician’s life and career, is discussed in detail below in this article.
What happened to Notti Osama?
According to police sources, Notti Osama and the accused had some issues with each other and got into a fight around 3pm. on July 9 at the 137th Street/City College subway station. Sources said Reyes cornered the accused and confronted him with a broomstick as Reyes and his friends outnumbered him. After stabbing Reyes in the chest, the attacker fled the scene. The footage of the subway security system also recorded the knife incident.
When Reyes arrived at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital, doctors declared him dead. The defendant’s stab wounds were also treated at New York Presbyterian Hospital there.
The head of the New York MTA Transit, Richard Davey, expressed his sorrow and commended the NYPD detectives for the quick capture of the perpetrator of the crime. He said: “We thank NYPD detectives, with whom we cooperated, for the rapid arrest of a suspect. That he and the victim are said to have known each other further underscores this senseless nature of this tragic incident.”
Who Was Notti Osama?
Notti Osama was an aspiring rapper, a genre of rap music often about mocking rivals and glorifying violence. Authorities assumed this may have flared the deadly quarrel between him and the accused.
Reyes was the youngest of his six siblings. They resided in Yonkers, New York. He was so passionate about music that he wanted to mark his name in the rap industry. Two weeks before his death, he released visuals for his new single Without You along with his brother DD Osama. He did have other songs like “No Love”, “Gangsta” and “Ride or Die” on YouTube.
His brother said while giving a tribute to his brother,
“Why did you leave me? Why are you telling me that death is easy?
Lily Ortega, who is Reyes’ cousin, reflected on him as a joyful and affectionate youngster who always shared precious moments with his family. She said: “He was always smiling, always laughing. He loved his mother so much. He loved his brothers so much.”
The death of
Reyes has drawn great sadness and tributes from his fans, friends, and fellow rappers. His friends organized the funds for Ethan’s funeral that were raised through a GoFundMe page. They set the target at $10,000, and by July 11 it had already raised more than $5,700.
Final Thoughts
The death of Notti Osama is still a tragic memory of the dangers of violence and represents the level of rivalry in the rap scene. His life was cut short at a young age when he had so much potential and endeavor. We hope justice is done for him and his family.
