Gillie Da Kid Says Son's Death Made Him a Man in Tearful Confessional
Gillie Da Kid Son's Death Made Me A Man ... Freeway Helped Me Get Through
Gillie Da Kid says the moment he washed his late son's body -- in tradition with Islamic faith -- was his lowest moment in life, but he also says enduring the tragedy officially took him to adulthood.
The "Million Dollarz Worth of Game" co-host made the emotional confession Tuesday while appearing on The Pivot podcast.
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His son, 25-year-old rapper YNG Cheese, was shot and killed in Philly back in July. Before his death, Gillie says he thought he understood the concept of being a man ... taking the reigns, providing for his immediate family and even supporting several non-relatives.
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But, he says going through the body-washing process opened his eyes, "and that day, I became a man."
Gillie also tearfully thanked fellow Philly rapper Freeway for standing by his side, and helping him through what he calls the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Despite the unimaginable grief, he's confident he sent his son off the right way.
Gillie spearheaded Cheese's funeral procession at famed venue The Met Philadelphia. Police are still searching for suspects in his murder.
