Aamir Johnson Daye was an 18-year-old Black male from West Philadelphia whose talent was lighting up the city’s rap scene. Known professionally as D4M Skiano, he was one half of the popular duo D4M, a group he started with his partner, D4M Sloan. The name stood for "Do for Mir," a tribute to a friend who had passed away. Their music, which had a unique flow, was gaining serious traction, with songs playing on the radio and music videos garnering millions of views online. Family, friends, and former school deans described Aamir as a bright, confident, and intelligent young man who was full of positive energy and living his dream. They remembered his commanding stage presence and his genuine love for his music and his fans.
That dream was cut short on the night of Sunday, July 5, 2020. Around 10:55 p.m., Johnson Daye was on the 1400 block of North 61st Street when gunmen opened fire. He was struck by bullets in his leg, wrist, and lower back.
Another man with him was also targeted but survived. The shooting was reckless, with bullets also striking a nearby home where several residents, including children, were inside. Johnson Daye was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died from his injuries in the early hours of the morning.
Investigators believed the shooting was connected to another homicide that occurred just two hours earlier that evening. Angelo Walker, a 15-year-old high school football player, had been fatally shot on the 6100 block of Nassau Road. Authorities determined that the men who targeted Johnson Daye were affiliated with Walker, and a long-running feud between two neighborhood groups may have also played a role. Using surveillance video, cell phone location data, and other digital records, police identified two suspects.
Donovan K. Williams and Bahij Dini were arrested and charged in connection with the murder. Williams was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder, attempted murder, conspiracy, and related offenses. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 46 to 92 years. His co-defendant, Bahij Dini, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and conspiracy and was sentenced to 13.5 to 42 years in prison.
Following the convictions, Johnson Daye’s parents released a statement thanking investigators, saying, "This month is his birthday month, so the outcome of this case is the best present we could receive." As of August 2026, the case is not fully closed, as authorities are still seeking at least one other unidentified person involved in the shooting and are asking for the public's help.
