Michael Blackson, Sarkodie, Cardi B, Others Mourn Javits Frimpong

American rapper Cardi B, Ghanaian-born comedian Michael Blackson, and singer Sarkodie have all expressed sadness over the murder of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in New York. The young Ghanaian student was shot while walking to school in the Bronx. Cardi B, who grew up in the same borough, condemned bullying of immigrant children and blamed it for making some young people join gangs.

She also said she would not allow her children to attend public schools in New York. Michael Blackson, who experienced bullying as a new immigrant in Newark, New Jersey, said Javits' death reminded him of his own childhood trauma. The rapper announced he would visit high schools to talk to foreign-born students about dealing with bullying.

Sarkodie, meanwhile, called for parents to better instill values in their children. The rapper also honored Javits' memory and asked listeners to observe a moment of silence. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie honored the teenager during a concert in New York, asking the audience to observe a silence. Javits was shot just before 9:30am on October 29th near East 171st Street, the teenager had moved from Ghana to the U.S. a year earlier to join his father.

His father said the teen had previously complained about bullying at his school. Police have not confirmed if bullying was a factor in the shooting and are searching for three suspects.