Unfortunately, Jacky—real name Jacklyn Smith—is not the only person in DC Young Fly’s life who has tragically died in recent months. He also lost his cousin in August 2022 and his sister in October.
“I have been through a lot loss where it’s like emotionally, like, I’m numb to death, because I’m used to it since [I was] 16,” he told host Tamron Hall. “Every death is a distinct response. So, with my cousin, I used to be indignant. When my father died, I used to be at peace. When my best friend died, I used to be confused. Now, when my girl died, I’m shocked.”
As he raises their kids on his own, DC Young Fly is emphasizing the importance of gratitude and giving back—even during difficult times.
“I attempt to not buy them anything; I purchase them nothing for Christmas,” he recently told Entertainment Tonight. “We only watch people be glad. It’s this time of the 12 months we would like to be glad for others, so I attempt to instill in them to point out them, ‘Look, at a time where everybody else is wanting something, you gone be trying to succeed in out here to be glad for others.'”