Yung Joc Loses His Nieces And Nephew In Tragic Atlanta Fire

Yung Joc has opened up about a tragedy his family recently endured involving his brother’s children: Jhacari White, 4, Xyla White, 2 and Xhalia White, 9-months-old.

Joc’s young nieces and nephew, unfortunately, lost their lives in a devastating apartment fire earlier this week at Country Oaks Apartments in Atlanta on Wednesday (Feb. 19).

During an emotional moment on his Streetz Morning Takeover radio show today (Feb. 21), Joc expressed the profound grief his family is experiencing. “I intentionally did not want to speak out on it because I did not want to overshadow this story,” he began. “I’m hurt. My family is hurting, my brother is hurting, his girlfriend is hurting.”

Visibly becoming choked up, he went on, “I went to the candlelight vigil last night, and it wasn’t just for their lives being lost, but it was Xyla’s birthday.”

According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department confirmed that all three children suffered from smoke inhalation. First Deputy Fire Chief James McLemore stated that EMS personnel performed CPR immediately upon arrival, but despite their efforts, the children died at the hospital.

“My heart goes out to this family that has just lost a three-year-old, a two-year-old, and a 10-month-old right here in our community, and I’m sure the neighbors, family members, and all involved in this are just devastated,” stated Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. “So are also our Fire Rescue Department and Grady personnel and others that came to render aid in this emergency situation.”

Officials confirmed that the fire was contained to one second-story apartment in the three-story complex before firefighters were able to extinguish it. Reportedly, the fire was caused by an electrical mishap.

Amid the chaos, a neighbor, Ashanti Ray, sprang into action to help. “I was just walking past and heard a loud noise and it was the father and he was screaming, ‘Call 911, call 911.’ He was trying to get the kids out, and he asked me to help,” Ray recounted.

Without hesitation, she claimed to have rushed into the smoke-filled apartment, describing the harrowing scene. “There was smoke everywhere and fire coming out of the building. He had already gotten them halfway out of the room,” she said.

Ray admitted she is still in shock, struggling to process the heartbreaking loss. “I was just thinking about the kids, just trying to get the kids.”

This tragic incident also raised concerns about fire safety at the complex, where another fire was reported in July 2024, displacing 36 residents. FOX 5 Atlanta asked officials about the safety of the apartments and whether residents could be assured that such a tragedy wouldn’t happen again.

“So, what we want them to know is that this is an urgent matter on our behalf, and the Fire Marshal and his team will be out here to check and inspect and make sure that it is up to compliance,” McLemore stated, adding that crews have already verified that all fire hydrants on the property are in proper working order.

An outpouring of support has flooded Yung Joc and his family’s social media accounts with condolences and prayers.