Rapper Lil Tjay Reportedly Shot And In Emergency Surgery – Rapper Lil Tjay, born Tione Jayden Merritt, has been shot in Edgewater, New Jersey.
He was shot in the middle of the night, New York rapper Lil Tjay had surgery. Check to see whether Lala Baptiste has made any remarks on the situation.
Rapper Lil Tjay Reportedly Shot And In Emergency Surgery
According to TMZ, there were two shootings in the area, one at a Chipotle Restaurant and another at an Exxon Gas station. It’s unknown which location Lil Tjay was shot but two other individuals were injured.
Lil Tjay was reportedly shot after midnight on Wednesday (June 22) and the extent of his injuries are unclear. However, TMZ reports he is currently in emergency surgery.
Born and raised in the Bronx, the 21-year old is known for the songs “Calling My Phone,” “Not in the Mood” and, his most recent hit, “In My Head,” which has over 12 million views on YouTube. He also has 7 million followers on Instagram.
Lil Tjay Wife 2022: Is He Married To Lala Baptiste?
Lala Baptiste is not the wife of Lil Tjay as they haven’t been married yet. However, they have been dating each other for a while now.
Baptiste is a social media influencer with a million Instagram followers. The 21-year-old hails from Georgia, United States.
Her account goes under the handle @lalatheislandgal. She also has a 360,000-subscriber YouTube channel where she routinely posts fashion and lifestyle videos.
Lala is well-known for her friendship with rapper and model Rubi Rose. However, the couple has recently had its fair share of turbulence.
Suspected Death Cause – Was Lil Tjay Shot Dead?
Lil Tjay is undergoing surgery after being shot, as per the latest report obtained online. He wasn’t shot dead but got severely injured in the fatal shooting.
The authorities have yet to reveal all the details regarding the case. They are looking for the suspect and the motive which caused the life-taking incident.
The rep to the rapper hasn’t said anything about his condition as of now. His fans are praying for his quick recovery and improvement in his health.
Lil Tjay Is An American Rapper
Tione Jayden Merritt, better known as Lil Tjay, is a rapper and vocalist from the United States. He rose to stardom in 2018 with his song “Resume,”. Later on, the same year, he signed to Columbia Records.
The first letter of his initial name and the first three letters of his middle name are combined to form his stage name. True 2 Myself, Tjay’s debut studio album, was released in 2019.
After a year, he released the mixtape State of Emergency, which featured mainly New York City drill musicians. “True 2 Myself” debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200. It became his first charted album to reach number 5.
Destined 2 Win, his second studio album, was released in 2021 which featured the track “Calling My Phone,”. Tjay had the collaboration with American singer, 6black.
