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Son Arrested in Slaying of Grammy Nominee Sykes
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes died at 71.
- His son, Micah Sykes, was arrested for his alleged murder.
- Police responded to a disturbance call at the California home.
Grammy-nominated artist Jubilant Sykes, known for his powerful voice in opera and gospel music, has died at the age of 71. The acclaimed performer sustained fatal stab wounds at his home in Santa Monica, California. Authorities apprehended his 31-year-old son, Micah Sykes, in connection with the death.
Responding to an emergency call reporting an ongoing assault, police arrived at the residence to discover Sykes with life-threatening injuries. Paramedics declared him deceased at the scene. Micah Sykes was taken into custody without incident at the property. A weapon was recovered as part of the ongoing investigation.
Sykes, born in 1954, received a Grammy nomination for his role in Leonard Bernstein's Mass. He graced stages worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie Hall. Throughout his versatile career, he demonstrated a passion for various genres, from classical to jazz and gospel.
