Rapper Who Urinated on Austin Metcalf’s Grave Has Been Arrested

A self-described rapper has been arrested after allegedly urinating on the grave of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf in a grotesque act of desecration that has fueled national outrage following the high-profile murder conviction of his killer.

Jaymani Gorman, known professionally as EBK Jaaybo, a 22-year-old rapper from Stockton, California, was taken into custody in the Dallas area on June 16 after video evidence and witness statements linked him to the vile incident at Little Elm Cemetery. Police confirmed Gorman is facing felony charges of criminal mischief and desecration of a cemetery, with authorities investigating whether additional hate-related enhancements could apply.

The arrest comes amid a wave of sickening online content that surfaced after Karmelo Anthony’s conviction earlier this month for the first-degree murder of Metcalf. Anthony, then 19, fatally stabbed the Frisco, Texas, high school student during an altercation at a track meet in 2025. Anthony was found guilty after a trial that gripped the nation, with prosecutors arguing the attack was unprovoked and brutal.

Metcalf’s grave at the Little Elm cemetery — marked with the inscription “Beloved son, brother and warrior” and adorned with pH๏τos of the smiling teen — became the target of twisted “solidarity” campaigns by online trolls supporting Anthony. Doctored and AI-generated images flooded social media showing individuals appearing to urinate on the headstone, often tagged with hashtags like #FreeKarmeloAnthony and #ҒUCҜEm. While many of these images were fabricated, at least one real act was captured on video and posted by the perpetrator himself.

In the footage, a man matching Gorman’s description stands at Metcalf’s grave, unzips his pants, and relieves himself directly onto the tombstone while laughing and making provocative gestures. The clip, which circulated widely before being removed, was accompanied by captions expressing support for Anthony and mocking Metcalf’s family. Gorman, who has a modest following as an underground rapper with tracks referencing street life and defiance, reportedly boasted about the act in private messages before deleting his accounts.

Little Elm police acted quickly once the video surfaced. Detectives matched the clothing, tattoos, and vehicle seen in the footage to Gorman, who had traveled from California. He was arrested without incident at a local H๏τel and is currently being held on $75,000 bond. Investigators are reviewing his phone and social media for evidence of prior planning or coordination with others.

The Metcalf family has expressed profound disgust. Austin’s mother, in a statement released through their attorney, said: “This is beyond evil. Our son was taken from us in the most horrific way, and now his final resting place has been violated by someone who thinks this is entertainment or activism. There are no words for this level of hatred and disrespect.”

Public reaction has been swift and furious. Social media erupted with calls for maximum penalties, with many labeling the act “beyond vile” and demanding that authorities treat it as a hate crime. Conservative commentators have pointed to the incident as evidence of a toxic online culture that glorifies violence against certain victims while shielding others. “This is what happens when justice is politicized,” one viral post read. “A convicted murderer’s supporters feel empowered to desecrate a teenager’s grave.”

The case has also renewed scrutiny of the broader Metcalf murder. Anthony’s supporters had launched fundraising campaigns and online campaigns portraying him as a victim, despite the jury’s guilty verdict. The grave desecration has only deepened divisions, with many arguing it reveals the true nature of the “solidarity” movement.

Gorman’s arrest marks the first confirmed criminal charge stemming from the wave of online desecration attempts. Prosecutors are expected to seek the maximum sentence, which could include up to two years in prison and significant fines. Cemetery officials have increased security at the site and are considering installing cameras.

For the Metcalf family, the pain continues. Austin was remembered as a beloved son, brother, and star athlete whose life was cut short in a senseless attack. His grave, once a place of quiet remembrance, has now become a symbol of both loss and the depths of human cruelty.

As Gorman awaits his day in court, one question echoes across the country: How low can people sink in the name of “solidarity”? The arrest is a small measure of justice, but for a grieving family, no punishment can fully repair the desecration of their son’s memory. The world is watching — and demanding accountability.