Who is Barbecue? Gang leader allegedly involved in YourFellowArab's recent kidnapping in Haiti

Some shocking news surfaced earlier today (March 29, 2024), where YourFellowArab, also known as Arab, a prominent YouTuber and content creator, was kidnapped by a gang in Haiti earlier this month. The YouTuber had entered the country secretly, which is presently engulfed in a tumultuous period marked by gun violence and conflict.

Arab, famous for his daring and challenge-based content, voyaged to Haiti to interview a notorious gang leader, Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue." However, the situation took a grim turn as reports surfaced indicating that the gang had kidnapped Arab and his colleague Sacra Sean, whom they intended to interview.

Haiti is currently enduring a rough period, with its prime minister resigning and the nation being overrun by gang violence and gun-related incidents. Among the prominent figures amid this chaos is Jimmy, also known as "Barbecue," a self-proclaimed revolutionary.

The moniker "Barbecue" has been attached to the gang leader due to allegations suggesting that he was involved in burning people alive. However, it's important to note that these claims remain rumors and have not been confirmed.

YourFellowArab was slated to interview the leader. However, reports have indicated that he was abducted earlier on March 12 by another member known as Lanmò 100 jou. This was confirmed by fellow YouTuber Miles "Lord Miles" as well:

Presently, Barbecue, a former police officer, serves as the leader of the Revolutionary Forces of the G9 Family and Allies. The G9 controls an estimated 80% of Port-au-Prince, the same place where YourFellowArab was reported to have scheduled a meeting with the gang leader.

This was confirmed through a short video Arab sent to his editor. In the video (before his