Janessa Jones, popularly known as Suga Diorr, went missing, which has alarmed the Sacramento community as they look for the artist. Authorities have issued an alert for the situation as the investigation is ongoing.
According to police reports, Janessa Jones was last seen leaving Hyde Park Lounge in San Jose on November 12, 2024, around midnight. Authorities searched the club’s surveillance footage, revealing details about the case.
The clips captured Jones talking to two men inside the lounge, one of whom was wearing a red shirt. Reports surfaced that the men offered her $500 to leave the club and travel elsewhere.
Moreover, the parking lot camera showed the rapper getting into a White Dodge Durango. Jones hasn’t been heard from since, and her phone was found in an abandoned parking lot in Salinas, California.
Before the discovery, Jones actively used her phone near the location, and authorities are still determining whether she traveled in a stolen, rented, or privately owned car. Unfortunately, the surveillance cameras failed to note the car’s license plate.
Further, the White Dodge Durango hasn’t released additional footage, complicating the investigation and raising concerns that Jones might be a victim of human trafficking.
Authorities detailed that Jones is 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs around 165 pounds, and has green eyes. The 22-year-old didn’t have any intention of leaving her home, as she disappeared without her belongings.
Her family members and closest friends have issued flyers and social media posts for public knowledge. They have urged anyone with information about the missing rapper to contact the state police.
Janessa Jones shared her musical journey through Instagram and released 3 singles!
Jones started her career in her teens and started her lifestyle channel as 916 Princess of Rap. She later released her debut single Tease in collaboration with Payday on streaming platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.
The song received over 10k views on YouTube, helping Jones create a fanbase that wanted more of her music. Further, Jones released the RAW and Gett’n to it on the platform and received praise from listeners.
During her professional journey, Payday was one of her biggest supporters. Many speculated that the pair were more than business partners, as Payday described the rapper as his “everything.”
Similarly, he uploaded an appeal to find Jones and mentioned that he would reward anyone with information on the rapper with $10k. Payday revealed that he will travel to San Jose with his lawyer to demand fair justice in the case.
Additionally, Payday detailed that swift action is necessary in the missing case, as fans members could be after Janessa Jones. He wrote, “We can boost the investigation and ensure they get to the camera footage before it is erased! Let’s bring her home safely.“
The San Jose Police Department has added Jones to the Missing Persons Database and is monitoring the neighborhood surrounding the Hyde Park Lounge. They requested people in the area to stay on high alert and deployed forces near the parking lot where they found her phone.
Additional Information
- The family of Janessa Jones has requested the public to contact the San Jose Human Trafficking Division at 408-537-1999 to report any information about the case. Neighbors have looked for Jones in suspicious areas, including abandoned parking lots and backyards.
- Fake news claims that Janessa Jones has reunited with her family. Authorities have urged users to follow the information released on official pages rather than unconfirmed sources.
