Murder of Kelly Jamerson
1995 murder in Los Angeles, California
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On March 13, 1995, Kelly Jamerson (May 29, 1966 – March 14, 1995), a member of the Rolling 60's Crips,[1] was attending a private party hosted by Death Row Records, where he was severely beaten by a number of Bloods,[2] following an argument. He subsequently died of his injuries the next day, at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.[3]
| Murder of Kelly Jamerson | |
|---|---|
Kelly Jamerson was severely beaten at a party hosted by Death Row Records in the El Rey Theatre | |
| Location | El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, California |
| Date | March 13, 1995 |
Attack type | Beating |
| Victim | Kelly Jamerson |
| Perpetrators | Unknown |
Events
On March 13, 1995, Death Row Records was hosting a private party in the El Rey Theatre, after the Soul Train Music Awards. Jamerson, who was a member of the Rolling 60's Crips,[1] was invited. During the party, a fight broke out following an argument between Jamerson and several Bloods, who were allegedly from Suge Knight's inner circle.[2] During this fight, Jamerson was beaten with chairs and bottles and was stomped on.[4] According to one witness, Suge Knight stood by, watching Jamerson being beaten and shouted out “Ya’ll get that nigga.”[5]
There were some off-duty LAPD officers present, who were working as security guards for Death Row Records. However, these officers left when the fight started.[6] The injured Jamerson was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was put on life support.[3] He died the following day on March 14.
In popular culture
- Jamerson is indirectly mentioned in DJ Quik's song "You'z a Ganxta" from his 1998 album Rhythm-al-ism. At the end of the song, DJ Quik states, "It's also dedicated to the little homie from 60's that lost his life at that party".
- In the 2018 film City of Lies, the beating of Jamerson at the Death Row Records party is depicted. Jamerson is portrayed by Cory Hardrict.[7]