Big U is asking a federal decide to let him depart jail quickly so he can bury his son Jabari, who was killed on Halloween.

Big U is in search of a brief launch from federal custody to attend the funeral of his son Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, who was fatally shot in South Los Angeles on Halloween night time.

Prosecutors should reply to the movement by November 14 if they’ve any objections to Big U attending the companies, whereas a decide will make the ultimate choice on November 17, 2025.

His 34-year-old son Jabari was gunned down round 11 P.M. on October 31 on the nook of 69th and Figueroa streets, simply outdoors a smoke store.

According to police, Jabari approached a automobile when somebody inside opened fireplace. He died on the scene. Authorities haven’t recognized a suspect and no arrests have been made.

The Los Angeles County medical expert dominated the demise a murder. Investigators haven’t confirmed whether or not the killing was gang-related.

Jabari was the older brother of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley.

“2025 has brought me more pain than joy and this one has been by far the biggest hit… my family gone stand through the storm because thats who we are I’m gone make sure we straight big bro!!!,” Daiyan Henley said. “I got nephew don’t even worry bout it Love you ALLAH BLESSED me with one more night with my big brother didn’t know you’d be gone the next day.”

Big U is currently jailed on a sweeping federal indictment that accuses him of running a criminal organization dubbed the “Big U Enterprise.” The 43-count case contains costs of racketeering, homicide, extortion, fraud and obstruction of justice.

Big U, who as soon as ran a nonprofit referred to as Developing Options aimed toward steering youth away from gangs, is accused of misusing the group’s funds for private acquire.

Federal prosecutors allege he and his associates used their affect within the music and leisure business to extort artists, athletes and celebrities who did enterprise in Los Angeles.

The indictment additionally claims Big U killed aspiring rapper Rayshawn Williams in 20201, after Williams launched a track that criticized him.

Authorities say the group submitted fraudulent functions for presidency grants and pandemic aid loans, together with false claims concerning the profitability of Big U’s music firm.

The case is a part of a broader federal marketing campaign to dismantle organized crime networks in Los Angeles. Big U has remained in custody since his arrest in March 2025.

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