Cyndi Lauper’s Son, Dex Lauper, Taken Into Custody After NYC Shooting

On Wednesday, a shooting incident in New York’s Harlem area led to the arrest of renowned musician Cyndi Lauper‘s son, Declyn “Dex” Lauper. Police responded to a report of a shooting on West 112th Street at approximately 7:15 p.m. The victim, a 24-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg.

Through the evidence collection process, law enforcement officers discovered Dex in possession of a loaded firearm close to the crime scene. As a result, Lauper was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a controlled substance.

He has not been charged in connection with the shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing, however.

The victim of the shooting is currently in stable condition and receiving medical care at Mount Sinai Morningside. He also faces charges of criminal possession of a weapon.

Dex has previously faced legal issues. In 2022, he admitted to disorderly conduct after an arrest that involved a stolen Mercedes. He reached a plea agreement that did not involve jail time.

Dex, who raps under the name Dex Lauper, lives on the Upper West Side and is Lauper’s only child.

Lauper, born in 1953, is perhaps most well-known for her pop song, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.”

Her debut album, She’s So Unusual, released in 1983, achieved tremendous success and sold over five million copies. Lauper became one of the biggest stars of the early MTV era, known for her unique image characterized by vibrant hair colors and eccentric clothing. Her distinctive four-octave vocal range further cemented her status as a notable figure in the music industry.

Despite a diagnosis of severe psoriasis in 2010 (among other health challenges), Lauper continued to thrive creatively. She notably composed the music and lyrics for the critically acclaimed Broadway musical Kinky Boots, which earned her the Tony Award for Best Original Score. Lauper made history as the first woman to win a Tony in that category. Additionally, she has been recognized for her philanthropic efforts and advocacy for LGBT rights in the United States.