Up-and-coming rapper died after suffering gunshot wounds Wednesday night outside his home in Louisiana.
24-year-old Javorius “JayDaYoungan” Tykies Scott, known for his hits “23 Island” and “Elimination,” was shot along with a male relative, Kenyatta Scott Sr., Bogalusa Police Department confirmed to The Post.
The shooting took place just before 6 p.m., with the rapper being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
JayDaYoungan ultimately died just before midnight, police said.
The rapper’s relative remains in stable condition.
“This is a very fluid situation. Our officers are working diligently to identify the subjects responsible for these crimes,” police said in a statement.
Cops said another shooting happened about 30 minutes after the one involving the rapper. Officials said it was possible the shootings were linked.
JayDaYoungan leaves behind a young son, according to his social media posts.
Just hours before his untimely death, the rapper posted a video on Instagram showing a child believed to be his son.
The rapper landed a music deal with Atlantic Records in 2017. 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.
He racked up over 1.2 million subscribers on YouTube and boasted a whopping 2.7 million followers on Instagram.
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