Jaydes, Underground Florida Rapper, Arrested for Attempted Murder

Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged violence that some readers may find disturbing.


Jaydes, the 18-year-old underground rapper from Florida, was arrested this past weekend on a charge of attempted murder. According to an affidavit, obtained by Pitchfork, Jaydes stabbed a woman who “was not taking on his sexual advances to her.” He is being held without bond in a Broward County jail. A judge has also ordered a mental health evaluation for Jaydes, and he must not make contact with his alleged victim, further documents obtained by Pitchfork show.

The document continues with further summary of the alleged incident:

Dumont stabbed [the alleged victim] on the side of the neck and the laceration could have been life threatening. Dumont became upset because [she] was not taking on his sexual advances to her. Dumont made the conscious decision to leave, grab a pair of scissors and a box cutter and repeatedly stab her in the neck, forearm and back.

Dumont left the scene without providing any medical aid or calling 9-1-1 to get [the alleged victim] medical aid.

Jaydes was not apprehended and taken into custody until Sunday, November 10. According to a police report, obtained by Pitchfork, a police officer responded to an incident involving “a mentally disordered person having an episode” who “grabbed a knife” at a Denny’s restaurant in Fort Lauderdale in the early morning hours of November 10. Upon arrival, the officer saw a man, later identified as Jaydes, “standing next to a table where there was a knife,” but not holding a knife. He described Jaydes as “nonverbal” and “not moving.” The officer apprehended Jaydes after learning there was a warrant for his arrest.

Jaydes rose to prominence, in 2022, with Heartpacing. He followed the project with the more expansive Ghetto Cupid, in 2023, and Count Up Dracula, in 2024. He most recently released a six-song EP called Panic on Halloween.

When reached by Pitchfork, an attorney for Jaydes did not have an immediate comment to share on the case.


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Source : Pitchfork