Jardyn Walker, more commonly known as “Pee Wee,” was tragically shot to death in St. Louis, where his body was found in a Central West End alley on Wednesday, Jan. 21, TMZ reports. He was 23 years old.
Pee Wee competed on “Two Ways With Erica Mena,” where he vied for the chance to win Erica Mena’s heart during season 1 in 2025. Although he didn’t win the “Love & Hip Hop” star’s affection, Mena shared an emotional tribute for him on her Instagram Story.
Along with several photos of the late reality TV star, Mena wrote, “I’m so sorry,” and that she was “crushed.”
TMZ reports that the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call about gunfire on Tuesday, Jan, 20. They arrested suspect Jamaal Jones after seeing him flee the scene. Jones has since been charged by prosecutors with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence in connection to Pee Wee’s death.
Pee Wee Was a Rising Rapper in St. Louis
In addition to his appearance on the Zeus Network dating show, Pee Wee was a rising rapper in St. Louis, where local fans respected his work. He also appeared on “Bad Boys: Houston” in 2023, when he auditioned to be part of a group who traveled across Texas for club appearances.
When he wasn’t making music or starring in reality TV shows, Pee Wee worked as a delivery driver. He was supposed to meet his sister after making a delivery on the night he died, leading to an investigation.
Pee Wee Is Remembered for His ‘Good Heart’
Influencer Isiah Jaay honored Pee Wee in an Instagram video, saying, “I was really hoping this wasn’t true because I just literally seen Pee Wee at the auditions. We hugged and everything, so this is really sad.”
“And if you really know know Pee Wee, you know bro was cool. He didn’t really bother nobody like that. But if you really messed with him, he was on that every time,” he added.
Influencer Terrance Lee Johnson expressed his shock over Pee Wee’s devastating death on Instagram. He wrote, “Jardyn, known as Pee Wee from ‘Two Ways with Erica Mena’ on Zeus, has left us far too soon after a violent incident, but his memory will live on through his inspiring appearance at the Bad Boys auditions.”
Comments under a social media post also showed how missed Pee Wee will be by his fans. One fan wrote that the late rapper had a “good heart,” while others referred to him as “lovely” and expressed wanting to see him continue to succeed.
