The tragic death of Brandon Gibson at the Greyday music event in Auburn, Washington, has shaken both his family and the wider community. In the aftermath of his passing, his mother has spoken publicly for the first time, addressing not only her grief but also the hurtful rumors that have been circulating online—particularly on TikTok—about her son.

“Stop the rumors,” she pleaded. “There are vicious rumors out there about my son that are not true.” She emphasized that Brandon was a man of integrity, responsibility, and deep love for those around him. Far from the false stories being spread, she described her son as someone who was proud of his accomplishments, particularly his work for the State of Washington and the effort he put into earning and maintaining his CDL license.

Brandon, she explained, took that privilege seriously. He avoided drinking alcohol at family gatherings because he never wanted to risk losing the license that supported his career and livelihood. “He was not under the influence, and he was not attacking other people,” she said firmly, rejecting the narrative that has been perpetuated online.

The night he died, Brandon’s last words were not of conflict but of love and protection. Witnesses reported hearing him asking security not to separate him from Brandy, his loved one, during the chaos that unfolded as crowds rushed toward the parking lot. His mother stressed that he was doing the right thing in that moment—making sure that someone he cared about was safe amid the panic and confusion.

Addressing those who interfered without knowing the reality of the situation, she said: “You weren’t involved, you had no idea what was happening, yet you inserted yourself in a situation that frankly was none of your business.”

Now, as she grieves her son, she has made it clear that her mission moving forward is twofold: to seek justice for Brandon, and to use her pain as a force for change. “Rest assured that I will never stop until that day comes,” she vowed. Her love for Brandon, for her daughters, and for Brandy fuels her strength, and she intends to dedicate her life to ensuring that no other family endures what hers is now facing.

Part of that mission includes advocating for improved safety and security measures at live events—places that Brandon loved to attend. She hopes that by demanding change, her son’s legacy will live on in safer environments for future fans. Backed by her extended family and the 4.3 million-strong $B/G59 fan community, she feels supported in her fight.

To those responsible, she delivered a pointed message: “You have one chance to do something right in this situation, and that’s to come forward and take accountability for your actions.” She admitted that based on their behavior, she doubts they have the courage or integrity to do so—but still expressed hope for accountability.

“We know what Brandon’s legacy is,” she concluded. “What will be yours? What will you tell God on judgment day?”