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Frustrated by Busta Rhymes' lack of cooperation, the family of his slain bodyguard, Israel Ramirez, has called his silence "cowardice" and accused the rapper of using Iz's death as a publicity stunt.
Ramirez was gunned down on the set of Bus-a-Bus' "Touch It" remix video this past February. Though several reports say Rhymes was close by at the time of the shooting, the dungeon dragon has kept silent ever since.
"I understand the code of the streets, [but] they're probably just very afraid for themselves and their families," Sonia Rodriguez, Iz's older sister told the New York Post.
According to Rodriguez, she hasn't heard from Bus since July 4th when the rapper phoned her to see how the family was holding up. She also claims that Bus promised to establish a scholarship fund for Ramirez's children.
"We're not doing well. Our family is destroyed. We're not going to be complete again," Rodriguez shared. "Especially during the holidays. There is definitely going to be an empty seat at this table."
Apparently Rodriguez isn't too impressed with Bus' numerous dedications and claims that he cared for Ramirez.
"I find it kind of nauseating - especially when he's talking about how he cared for my brother," a teary Rodriguez explained to the Post. "He doesn't give two diddlies about my brother. At this point, I honestly believe Busta is using my brother's death as a publicity stunt - and I'm angry."
"He may perceive it as this is how he shows he cares, but I don't see it," she added. "He's really got a lot to do to prove me wrong, and talking to the cops about what happened that night would be a big step."
Meanwhile, Ramirez's murder has yet to be solved. A police source told the Post that they've yet to find cooperation from anyone present at the scene of the killing. "Some people are afraid because they fear they could be next," the source said.
Source: sohh.com
Ramirez was gunned down on the set of Bus-a-Bus' "Touch It" remix video this past February. Though several reports say Rhymes was close by at the time of the shooting, the dungeon dragon has kept silent ever since.
"I understand the code of the streets, [but] they're probably just very afraid for themselves and their families," Sonia Rodriguez, Iz's older sister told the New York Post.
According to Rodriguez, she hasn't heard from Bus since July 4th when the rapper phoned her to see how the family was holding up. She also claims that Bus promised to establish a scholarship fund for Ramirez's children.
"We're not doing well. Our family is destroyed. We're not going to be complete again," Rodriguez shared. "Especially during the holidays. There is definitely going to be an empty seat at this table."
Apparently Rodriguez isn't too impressed with Bus' numerous dedications and claims that he cared for Ramirez.
"I find it kind of nauseating - especially when he's talking about how he cared for my brother," a teary Rodriguez explained to the Post. "He doesn't give two diddlies about my brother. At this point, I honestly believe Busta is using my brother's death as a publicity stunt - and I'm angry."
"He may perceive it as this is how he shows he cares, but I don't see it," she added. "He's really got a lot to do to prove me wrong, and talking to the cops about what happened that night would be a big step."
Meanwhile, Ramirez's murder has yet to be solved. A police source told the Post that they've yet to find cooperation from anyone present at the scene of the killing. "Some people are afraid because they fear they could be next," the source said.
Source: sohh.com
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