DANNIELLA Westbrook has been left devastated after the shocking murder of rapper Hypo.
The former EastEnders actress laid flowers at a tribute site for the rapper as she revealed her son Kai, 25, was good friends with him
Hypo, the ex-boyfriend of pop sensation Emeli Sandé, died after a massive brawl broke out at a party in East London.
The heartbroken Danniella took to her social media to share her grief over the sudden loss, sharing news stories of a man’s arrest for the alleged crime.
“Throw the book at them,” she started.
“Let them feel the pain that H’s family and friends are feeling… this guy was one of the nicest I’ve known.
“What a good friend he was to Kai, the time the effort love and respect they had for each other will always mean the world.”
She then posted a photo of her laying the white carnations with a handwritten note.
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“Rest in Peace H,” Danniella wrote, “you will be missed by so many,” was all that could be seen.
She also captioned that photo, “RIP my lovely.”
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Saturday as a post-mortem examination revealed Hypo died from a “sharp force trauma to the chest”.
Hypo, originally from Islington was knifed in the heart in the attack which erupted around 12:10am on Friday morning at the ticketed event.
Paramedics rushed to the marquee on Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, but were unable to save the dad – real name Lamar Jackson – and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dreadlocked musician was a leading light in the East London-based Mashtown collective of rappers and was credited with being a major influence on Britain’s rap scene.
Videos shared to his Instagram in the hours and minutes before the savage attack shows the ‘First Night’ singer appearing to enjoy himself.
Hypo can then be seen in what appears to be a Bentley as he rolls into the Ashton Playing Field venue where the party was taking place.
While in the next post, the 39-year-old films himself smoking and dancing amongst a massive crowd of revellers.
People can be seen gathering around large shisha pipes and the situation appears like any normal party.
Hypo can be seen smiling and laughing.
But tragically these are believed to be the last videos of Hypo alive before his tragic death.
Police say they were called to reports of a brawl at the Ashton Playing Fields venue at 12:10am on Friday, June 3.
Following the stabbing, Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: “This attack happened at a party and we know that a large number of people would have been in attendance.
“I would urge anyone who is yet to speak with us to come forward and let us know what you saw.
“It is possible that events leading up to the stabbing, and perhaps the murder itself, were captured on people’s phones.
“Please take a look and call us. It is vital that we establish what happened.”
Emeli Sandé dated the late rapper for around a year but ended things at the end of 2016.
At the time, a source told HOAR: “Hypo was the first guy Emeli had properly fallen for since leaving Adam.
“They got together after meeting through friends and had some amazing times.
“But long-term relationships are so hard to get right in the music industry.”
The couple are said to have remained on friendly terms.
Friends said Hypo had recently become engaged to a new partner, with whom he had a child a year ago.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8345 3985 or 101 quoting reference CAD 66/03Jun.
Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
