The 25-year-old rapper, known for hits like 'Rude' and 'Signs of Jealousy', was arrested in May for an alleged hit-and-run accident in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
- June 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - On May 20, Lil Skies, whose real name is Kimetrius Christopher Foose, was taken into custody by the Chambersburg Police Department after allegedly speeding away from a car accident without exchanging information with the other driver.
An inmate record from the Franklin County Jail indicates that Skies has been released on bail, but the details surrounding his release conditions are undisclosed.
Authorities allege that Skies failed to stop and provide insurance information after the collision. The 25-year-old rapper is said to have left the scene of the crash in his vehicle.
The arrest sparked a backlash from fans on social media, with many criticizing Skies for his alleged actions. "Not cool Skies, should have stopped & exchanged insurance with the other motorist," one user wrote on Instagram.
Another fan expressed frustration, saying, "Bro can't stay outta trouble. If I was in Lil Skies shoes I'd be locking in daily trying to create generational wealth for my family yet here he is driving his car 30 over the speed limit like an idiot man."
Lil Skies has not yet publicly addressed the incident. The arrest comes after the rapper released his new mixtape, "Out Ur Body Music", in March.
Lil Skies, who is a father to a four-year-old, recently discussed fatherhood and the lessons he's learned from parenting during an interview with AllHipHop. "For me, I know that it's time. Me being there in person, that counts more than the money," he said. "That's the biggest thing for me, because I can't get that back."
Lil Skies' introduction to music came from his father, Michael Burton Jr., who was a rapper previously known as Dark Skies. Lil Skies pays homage to his father's former rap alias with his stage name.
Lil Skies rose to prominence in the Soundcloud era with a string of popular songs. His major label mixtape, "Life of a Dark Rose", debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2018. He has since released two more studio albums, "Shelby" and "Unbothered".
Lil Skies currently resides in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and shares parenting duties of his son with his longtime girlfriend, Jacey Fugate.
