The Big U is asking a federal judge to temporarily let him out of jail so he can bury his son, Jabari, who was killed on Halloween.
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The Big U is seeking temporary release from federal custody to attend the funeral of his son, Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, who was shot to death on Halloween night in South Los Angeles.
If prosecutors have any objections to Big U’s attendance at the funeral, they have until November 14 to respond to the motion, and a judge will make a final decision on November 17, 2025.
His 34-year-old son, Jabari, was shot to death outside a smoke shop on the corner of 69th and Figueroa streets on Oct. 31 at about 11 p.m.
According to police, as Jabari approached a vehicle, someone inside opened fire. He died on the spot. Authorities have not identified the suspect and have not made any arrests.
The Los Angeles County medical examiner ruled the death a homicide. Investigators have not confirmed whether the killing was gang-related.
Jabari is the older brother of Los Angeles Chargers guard Dayon Henry.
“2025 has brought me more pain than joy and this year has been the biggest hit yet… My family has weathered this storm because this is who we are and here I go, making sure we are straight up big brother!” said Daiyan Henley. “I have a nephew, don’t even worry about it, love you, Allah bless me to spend one more night with my brother, not knowing you would be gone the next day.”
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Big U is currently incarcerated on a sweeping federal indictment that accuses him of running a criminal organization known as the “Big U Enterprise.” The case involves 43 counts, including charges of racketeering, murder, extortion, fraud and obstruction of justice.
Big U once ran a nonprofit called Developmental Choices, which aimed to steer young people away from gangs, but he was accused of misusing the organization’s funds for personal gain.
Federal prosecutors accuse him and his associates of using their influence in the music and entertainment industries to extort artists, athletes and celebrities doing business in Los Angeles.
The indictment also claims that Big U killed aspiring rapper Rayshawn Williams in 2020 after Williams released a song critical of him.
Authorities said the group submitted fraudulent applications for government grants and pandemic relief loans that included false statements about Big U Music’s profitability.
The case is part of a broader federal effort to target organized crime networks in Los Angeles. Big U has been in custody since his arrest in March 2025.
