JayDaYoungan

2022 - 7 - 27

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Rapper JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed Outside Louisiana Home (TMZ)

9:18 PM PT -- Cops say JayDaYoungan has died as a result from his injuries. He was only 24. RIP. Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan is currently ...

Online reports say the second victim is a relative of the rapper, potentially his father. We're told no one was injured in that shooting. JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed Outside Home Rapper JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed Outside Louisiana Home A law enforcement source tells us JayDaYoungan is in critical condition, and a source close to the rapper tells us he's lost a lot of blood and is currently in surgery. Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan is currently hospitalized, battling injuries sustained when he was shot outside a home in his home state ... TMZ has learned.

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JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed in Louisiana, His Father Also Shot (XXLMAG.COM)

Jay da Youngin, and his father, Kenyatta Scott Sr.," the police statement reads. "We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries.

Last October, JayDaYoungan was arrested and slapped with charges including child desertion, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17 years of age and possession of a controlled dangerous substance with weapons present. While the woman, who goes by @kenyajanelll on the app, didn't deny that the shooting happened, she was quick to dispel rumors that the rhymer had died in a series of tweets. That case stemmed from a Louisiana judge sentencing him to time served on charges of possession of a firearm while under indictment for a felony. This is a very fluid situation and the information we can release is limited at this time. "Officers responded and found that one victim had been transported by POV to Our Lady of the Angels Emergency Room. Another victim, still on scene, was critically wounded and was treated on scene by EMS, then transported to OLA ER. Their condition cannot be released at this time." "We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries.

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JayDaYoungan Dead at 24 After Being Shot in Louisiana (Complex)

JayDaYoungan passed away after sustaining gunshot wounds in Louisiana. The Bogalusa Police Department announced the tragic news in a social media post.

“While working a chaotic scene at the hospital, and working the crime scene on Superior Avenue, another shooting took place in the 800 block of Marshall Richardson Road shortly after 7:00 pm,” the Bogalusa PD said in a statement. No one was hit in the second shooting. “We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries.

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Rapper JayDaYoungan Reportedly Shot & Killed In Louisiana ... (HipHopDX)

According to a statement from the Bogalusa Police Department, the 24-year-old rapper was transported to a local Bogalusa hospital by helicopter where he died.

Fox 8 says the Bogalusa Police Department received a call around 5:50 p.m. local time with reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Superior Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered a male critically injured who was treated on scene by EMS and then transported to a local hospital. “Kenyatta Scott Sr. has been transported to another facility and we have been told he is in stable condition. “We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries.

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Rapper JayDaYoungan fatally shot in Louisiana (NBC News)

The musician known for “23 Island” and other songs, whose real name is Javorius Scott, was killed in a shooting that occurred shortly before 6 p.m., Bogalusa ...

She said she asked the Louisiana State Police to help local authorities. Bogalusa Mayor Wendy O’Quin-Perrette in a statement called it a senseless shooting and said her thoughts and prayers were with the victims. The department later identified JayDaYoungan as one of the shooting victims and said he died from his injuries.

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Rapper JayDaYoungan shot outside Louisiana home, dead at 24 (New York Post)

Up-and-coming rapper JayDaYoungan died outside his home in Bogalusa, Louisiana after suffering gunshot wounds Wednesday night.

His career saw him collaborate with artists including Lil Durk, Lato, and Moneybagg Yo. He released his debut album “23 Is Back” in June 2021. The rapper landed a music deal with Atlantic Records in 2017. He was sentenced to five years in jail for the gun charges, however, was released last month and credited with time served. Officials said it was possible the shootings were linked. He was out on $175,000 bond at the time after being arrested in September 2021 on suspicion of being an accessory to second-degree murder. According to his bio on Pandora, he gained popularity with “Spinning” and “Taking Off.”

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JayDaYoungan Shot Dead at 24: Police Explain What Happened to ... (Newsweek)

Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan—real name Javorius Scott—was killed on Wednesday in a shooting in his hometown Bogalusa.

Kenyatta Scott Sr. has been transported to another facility and we have been told he is in stable condition." Newsweek has contacted the Bogalusa Police Department for further comment. JayDaYoungan also made headlines for a series of legal problems. In October 2021, JayDaYoungan was arrested and charged with a number of felonies, including the illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of minors, child desertion and possession of a controlled and dangerous substance. The fatal shooting occurred outside a home on the 600 block of Superior Avenue, according to a Police Department on Wednesday evening. Rapper JayDaYoungan has died at the age of 24, after a shooting in his hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 27.

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Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan shot to death, police say (KPLC)

BOGALUSA, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana rapper, Javorius Scott, 24, known by his stage name as JayDaYoungan, was shot and killed in his hometown of Bogalusa, ...

Authorities reported a car was shot, possibly related to the first shooting. Police say while working a chaotic scene at the hospital and working the crime scene on Superior Avenue, another shooting unfolded in the 800 block of Marshall Richardson Road just after 7 p.m. The Bogalusa Police Department confirmed the shooting in a post on Facebook.

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Who Is JayDaYoungan? Facts About Rapper Who Died (Hollywood Life)

JayDaYoungan: 5 Things To Know About The Rapper, 24, Shot & Killed Outside His Home ... Up-and-coming rapper, JayDaYoungan, was pronounced dead after being shot ...

In the years before his death, JayDaYoungan faced a series of legal troubles. JayDaYoungan began his rap career when he was 18 years old, dropping out of high school to pursue a career in the music industry. Although the rapper did not post on social media about his son often, he did give him a birthday shoutout in May 2021. Cops confirmed that JayDaYoungan succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital in critical condition on July 27. He also released a studio album, Baby23, in June 2020, which reached No. 46 on the Billboard charts. JayDaYoungan has died at the age of 24 years old after being shot outside his Louisiana home.

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Rapper JayDaYoungan, 24, shot and killed in Louisiana hometown (CBS News)

The "23 Island" rapper was killed in a shooting that also wounded a close relative.

He was under indictment for felony crimes in Texas. He was sentenced to time served after seven months in prison in the Louisiana case. "We pray for the victims and their families," she said. He was sentenced to prison in June for possession of a firearm while under indictment or felony, the Department of Justice announced. JayDaYoungan, who had millions of followers on social media, was known for his hit songs, "23 Island," "Elimination" and "Opps," and considered a rising star in the rap scene. Rapper JayDaYoungan was killed in a shooting in his hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana, local police said. The Bogalousa Police Department said they responded to a shooting late Wednesday afternoon and found two people who were wounded.

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Rapper JayDaYoungan Shot and Killed In Louisiana at 24 Years Old (Billboard)

Born Javorius Scott, the “23 Island” artist was reportedly shot multiple times. He was with family member Kenyatta Scott Sr., who was also shot on the scene and ...

In June, Scott dropped a music video for a track titled “First Day Out PT2 (Influential Freestyle),” and in March, he released a nine-track EP titled All Is Well. In a post announcing the EP, he wrote: “’To all my fans… Scott’s most popular single on Spotify, “23 Island,” hit No. 17 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and has earned 371.5 million on-demand official U.S. streams, according to Luminate. JayDaYoungan first entered the rap scene in 2017, when he released mixtapes Ruffwayy and The Real Jumpman 23. He found wider fame with later projects Forever 23, which peaked at No. 86 on the Billboard 200 in 2018; Endless Pain, which peaked at No. 70 in 2019; Misunderstood, which peaked at No. 43 in 2019; and Baby23, which peaked at No. 46 in 2020. Born Javorius Scott, the “23 Island” artist was reportedly shot multiple times. New Orleans CBS outlet WWL-TV reports that police believe the gun violence was retaliatory, though their investigation into the rapper’s death is ongoing.

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Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan killed in Bogalusa double shooting (FOX 8 Live WVUE)

JayDaYoungan sustained fatal injuries when he and his father were shot in Bogalusa on July 27, police say.

You was (sic) the goat in my eyes, especially from where we come from baby I’m so sorry!” “He was never rude or anything when he came in here. “I love you so much. Scott recently signed a deal with Atlantic Records and has amassed millions of followers and streams. “I’m sick to my stomach. He was really friendly.

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