rapper 600 Breezy has announced the death of his girlfriend Raven K Jackson while encouraging his followers to prioritize his mental health.
The Chicago rapper, whose real name is Antonio Valentino King, revealed that Jackson, a fitness trainer and his girlfriend of two years, had apparently died by suicide on Instagram on Tuesday.
In the mailShowing a photo of the couple, the 31-year-old shared his grief over Jackson’s death, with the rapper writing, “Baby why would you do this to me? Why would you do this to us?
“I was coming home, I promised you I would… [Do] Do you know how many people love you Raven?
In the emotional post, Breezy also said that she would love Jackson forever, before noting that she would see her again “soon.” In a second post, shared Wednesday, Breezy uploaded an album of videos and photos of him and Jackson. In the caption, she noted that their time together had been the “best two years of [his] life”.
in a third mail Posted on Instagram on Wednesday, the rapper urged people to prioritize their mental health and that of their loved ones as he shared messages he had received from Jackson, in which he spoke candidly about his mental health struggles.
After clarifying that the messages weren’t the latest texts she received from Jackson, but ones she sent last month, Breezy said she wanted to share the screenshots in hopes of helping others who may be suffering. mental health struggles.
“I just need all of you to feel it and understand it so this can stop happening. i’m dien [sic] I wasn’t there for her but you can be there for your loved ones…” Breezy wrote. “My baby was in pain and I did everything I could to show her nothing but love and keep her going… Please, when her loved ones show signs of mental or health damage, take them seriously. [sic]. This is real.”
In the post, Breezy also shared the guilt he feels over Jackson’s death, with the rapper concluding the post by urging his followers to “pay attention.”
“Please pay attention to signs of depression or mental health,” she wrote.
Breezy’s posts have received an outpouring of support and condolences, with many reminding the 31-year-old to prioritize his own mental health as he mourns Jackson.
Praying for you Antonio. So sorry. He has my condolences,” one person wrote, while another said, “I am terribly sorry for the loss of him. What a beautiful woman, inside and out. May she rest in perfect peace.”
If you are experiencing feelings of anguish and isolation, or are struggling to cope, the Samaritans offer support; you can speak to someone free of charge by phone, in confidence, on 116 123 (UK and ROI), email [email protected] or visit the Samaritans website to find details of your nearest branch .
If you reside in the US and you or someone you know needs mental health assistance right now, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Helpline is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to everyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you are in another country, you can go to befrienders.org to find a helpline near you.
