In a revealing Vlad TV interview, controversial rapper HoneyKomb Brazy opened up about the traumatic killing of his cousin Slick by a police officer in Mobile, Alabama.
Reflecting on the incident from when he was just 12, Brazy expressed deep anger and frustration over the injustice. The officer responsible, who reportedly has a history involving six killings, was found not guilty and later rose to be the “head sheriff.”
Brazy detailed how the tragedy shaped his outlook on law enforcement and life on the streets, where police violence and systemic issues run rampant. Raised by grandparents due to his parents’ struggles with gang involvement, Brazy’s upbringing in the Josephine Allen projects exposed him to harsh realities from a young age. Despite the pain, he channels his experiences into his music and activism, highlighting the ongoing fight against police brutality and injustice in his community.
Brazy candidly discussed his troubled youth, including two shocking shootings. At just 11 years old, HoneyKomb Brazy fired a shotgun at a man, an event that marked the beginning of a violent chapter in his life. By age 13, living with an aunt, he shot his cousin following a heated argument involving his father. His cousin was initially paralyzed from the waist down but eventually recovered mobility. Brazy expressed deep remorse, especially since the victim was family, explaining the complicated emotions around betrayal and forgiveness. He recounted how he learned to handle firearms from a young age, taught by his grandparents, and how these experiences shaped his early years. Despite the violence of his past, HoneyKomb Brazy’s story is one of survival and reflection on decisions made during a turbulent adolescence.