NBJC Mourns the Stolen Life of Girlalala
CONTACT: Jordan Wilhelmi | jordan@unbendablemedia.com
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL– The National Black Justice Collective (NBJC) mourns the death of Girlalala, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman. She was shot and killed by her long-time boyfriend on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. A video captured Girlalala and the suspect having an argument that turned physical in a car. The suspect has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder with a firearm.
Girlalala was a hairstylist, reality TV presence, and influencer with over 290,000 followers on TikTok. Her talent and humor touched the lives of many, and her family said she had a bright future ahead of her. Rapper JT of the City Girls, who Girlalala was a fan of, donated to the funeral GoFundMe and praised Girlalala’s boldness, energy, and beauty. JT also called for the protection of Black trans women.
“It is absolutely devastating to learn about the loss of Girlalala, a bright light in my home state of Florida. She was the first transgender person many had the chance to meet through her role as an influencer on TikTok and likely saved lives by being an example for people looking for the words to describe their own journey. Her death takes place during a time of deep grief and mourning as our community commemorates Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience (TDOR),” said Director of Public Policy and Programs Victoria Kirby York. “Her murder is a somber reminder of why building awareness and education, beyond days like TDOR, is essential. We must continue to draw the public’s attention to the epidemic of violence facing Black women because, right now, too many people are getting away with these horrific crimes. We must work to reduce stigma and improve support systems so that trans people feel comfortable and safe seeking help from the community, their chosen and given families, and law enforcement when they are in abusive situations. Girlalala should still be with us. Let’s honor her memory by ensuring law enforcement and domestic violence organizations work together to ensure Violence Against Women Act funding in our communities is adequately supporting and sheltering Black transgender women in need of their services.”
This case highlights the domestic abuse faced by many of our trans siblings as 54% of transgender and non-binary people have experienced intimate partner violence. Additionally, HRC has found that since 2013, 1 in 4 trans victims were killed by an intimate partner.
Remember the lives of all of the Black trans siblings we have lost this year with action by viewing NBJC’s resources for the transgender and gender-expansive/non-conforming community HERE.
Learn more about reducing gender-based violence here and here.
Read this OpEd from our Monica Roberts Senior Scholar, Hope Giselle-Godsey, to learn more about changing local policies and increasing protections for transgender and non-binary community members.