The lawyer for a woman arrested in connection to the murder of rapper 350Heem is calling out prosecutors for labeling her a felon. According to WFLA, Jamilah Johnson has been named by Lakeland police as a suspect in the Florida rapper’s death. The department called her a title rejected by her attorney, Jeff Holmes, who went on record stating, “She’s not a convicted felon.”
Holmes, who reportedly worked on a previous case with her, said his client has no history of felonies but does have a record. In April 2022, she pleaded no contest to carrying a concealed weapon, but as part of a plea agreement, the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, as indicated in court records.
“Since she wasn’t a convicted felon and the only charge they originally arrested her for was possession by a convicted felon, she never should have been arrested,” Holmes said.
As previously reported, 350Heem was a rising star. Known for his raw street narratives and melodic flow, he was tragically shot and killed during the celebration of his latest mixtape, Taking Chances 3, at the Jade Fox Wine Bar & Lounge in Lakeland, Florida.
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, 350Heem said he felt like he was destined to be a famous rapper.
“I kind of say I feel like I was born to be a rapper when I dropped my very first project,” he said. “I was just putting out a project just because I wanted to put my money in the song, do something positive. But all the fans and supporters I gained after that, it was like they labeled me as a rapper.”
Heem’s music delved into the depths of his personal experiences and challenges, making it profoundly relatable to his fans. He firmly believed his music connected with young individuals on a journey of self-discovery, providing them with guidance and understanding along the way.
“I definitely believe that music speaks to your soul,” he said. “I definitely believe that because it’s been speaking to me my whole life.”