Dipset rapper Jim Jones was in a squabble at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday with two men.
In the video being circulation on social media Jones, 47, can be seen throwing a white man down an escalator, seeming in self defense and he screamed “they assaulting me, they both assaulting me.”
The incident involving the hip hop star happened on the escalator near to arrivals was captured on airport surveillance just before airport security appeared on the spot and apprehended the men.
TMZ just released footage of #JimJones involved in an altercation with two men at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida pic.twitter.com/zQSAE6qC2k
— SHO’NUFF (@IAMSHO_NUFF) May 5, 2024
Shortly after, the Ballin rapper took to instagram in a now deleted post to assure his fans and family that he is ok. He later told TMZ, “I was minding my business and defended myself. They got what they were looking for.’
It’s unclear what cause the scuffle but one of the men can be seen bleeding from the forehead.
Jones, who is from the tri-state area was on his way to attend the Taboo Night Club j Miami, owned by Corey Todd, former manager to Vybz Kartel.
He took to Instagram to confirm that the show is still on.
Born Joseph Guillermo Jones II in the mid-2000s, Jim Jones emerged as a prominent figure in hip-hop with a string of successful albums and singles. His debut album, “On My Way to Church,” and its follow-up, “Harlem: Diary of a Summer,” both achieved chart success, with notable singles like “Certified Gangstas” and “Crunk Muzik.” In 2006, his third album, “Hustler’s P.O.M.E.,” featured the breakout hit “We Fly High,” accompanied by a popular dance move.
Jones continued his musical output with collaborative albums, mixtapes, and his major label debut, “Pray IV Reign,” in 2009. He also ventured into executive roles and business endeavors, including a record label with Damon Dash. He has maintained his presence in the hip-hop scene through the 2010s, releasing albums, mixtapes, and participating in Dipset reunions along with his “Vampire Life” series of mixtapes.
