TikTok Star Jabari "BabaSkenng" Johnson Fatally Shot During Livestream in St. Andrew, Jamaica

BabaSkenng (left) was playing a game with another TikToker during a livestream when he was shot

Jabari Johnson, a 25-year-old Jamaican TikTok personality known as "BabaSkenng," was fatally shot while livestreaming near a local shop in St. Andrew, Jamaica, around 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Johnson was engaged in a live video chat with another TikToker when a man calmly approached him from behind and opened fire at close range.

The gunman can be seen just before he opened fire

The chilling footage, captured through screen recording, shows Johnson laughing and chatting moments before the fatal attack. Multiple gunshots were fired, striking him in the head and upper body. Screams can be heard in the background as the attacker fled the scene on foot. Johnson died at the scene.

BabaSkenng's killer can be seen after the fatal act

Authorities from the St. Andrew North Police Division have launched a full investigation into the murder. As of now, no arrests have been reported. The division has recorded 12 homicides so far this year, closely mirroring the 14 reported during the same period in 2024.

Fans of the TikTok star have since flooded his social media pages with tributes, mourning the loss of a rising digital creator known for his engaging content and lively personality.

Moments before BabaSkenng was tragically killed

The tragedy echoes another high-profile killing in December, when Mexican TikTok star Leovardo Asipuro Soto, known as "Gordo Percui," and his wife Brenda Félix were shot outside their home in Culiacán, northwestern Mexico. Leovardo died at the scene, while Brenda succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Authorities have also opened an investigation into their deaths, though no arrests have been made.

Leovardo had built a significant following, with over one million TikTok followers, 470,000 Instagram followers, and 172,000 YouTube subscribers. He was well known for his comedic sketches and collaborations with other content creators, including Markitos Toys.

Both incidents highlight growing concerns over violence affecting online influencers in regions struggling with gun violence and organized crime.