Squash’s Father Detained by U.S. Immigration Authorities
Dancehall artiste Squash, born Andrae Whittaker, is set to be sentenced in Florida on Monday, 24 November 2025, but new details emerging from his legal proceedings reveal that his father was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to court filings submitted by Squash’s attorney, Samuel Rabin, the elder Whittaker was taken into custody on 5 September inside the lobby of the C. Clyde Atkins United States Courthouse. Rabin stated that the operation involved both ICE officers and agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
In his submission appealing for a sentence of fewer than two years for Squash, Rabin wrote:
“Mr Whittaker’s family witnessed U.S. ICE agents, in conjunction with FBI agent Andrew Nelson, arrest Mr Whittaker’s father in the courthouse lobby.”
Squash’s father, who identified himself publicly as Aaron Whittaker during an appearance on the Jamaican podcast The Fix earlier this year, reportedly remains in custody despite ICE records not listing a detainee under that name, per Nationwide News. Sources indicate he had ongoing immigration proceedings and was attempting to regularise his status in the United States.
During the Fix interview, conducted via remote link and aired on 30 July, the elder Whittaker said he fled Jamaica due to fears of political and security force persecution. He claimed that both Jamaican and U.S. authorities were working together against his son and alleged that a Jamaican police officer participated in Squash’s arrest during the February traffic stop that led to the firearm charges. These claims have not been independently verified.
He also raised concerns about Squash’s safety should he be deported, insisting that Jamaican police had long targeted the family. He further alleged that his attempts to encourage peace in their St James community were ignored by officials.
Whittaker rejected assertions that Squash is involved in criminal activities, emphasising that the entertainer is committed solely to music. He said the group known as “G-City,” often linked publicly to Squash, was previously led by another of his sons, known as G-Man, who is now deceased. “Squash is the leader of 6ix music. A music him deal with,” he stated, adding that the artiste’s lyrics reflect social conditions rather than personal involvement.
He also claimed that another son, Bobby 6ix, left Jamaica due to safety concerns. In the interview, Mr Whittaker made several strong accusations against Jamaican authorities and political figures; these statements were presented as his personal views.
Squash accepted a plea deal in September, admitting to being an alien in possession of a firearm, linked to the February incident in which two guns were seized. His sentencing on Monday will determine the extent of his custodial term as his legal team continues to argue for a reduced period of incarceration.
