Javorius Tykiess Scott was an American rapper and singer more commonly known by his rap moniker JayDaYoungan.
He was known for his hit singles “23 Island,” “Elimination,” and “Opps,” which have garnered 49, 27, and 26 million streams respectively on Soundcloud. His debut album, Misunderstood, was released on 2019 and peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200.
He was slated to be the next prominent up-and-coming rapper from Louisiana and was growing in popularity before his untimely death after he was shot. However, his sister, Kenya Janelll, has repeatedly denied allegations of his death but has kept about his passing for the past couple of hours on her Twitter.
The last tweet sent out by her had some broken hearts and crying emojis which many fans have speculated to mean that the young rapper has passed away.
JayDaYoungan Shot in Bogalusa, Louisiana -What Happened To Him?
JayDaYoungan was shot in his hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana, while his father accompanied him.
After being shot, authorities took the boy to the hospital, where he was kept in the emergency room for more than 6 hours. Since no media outlets or law enforcement have made many public statements, JayDaYoungan’s fans have been following his sister’s social media accounts to glean whatever news they can about the young rapper.
Although authorities have not stated anything officially, it’s common knowledge that the young rapper has often had trouble with the law. On May 11, 2019, he was charged with felony possession of controlled substances without a prescription after he was pulled over by Highway Patrol in Gadsden County, Florida.
Not only did the police officers find 20 grams of marijuana and oxycodone pills, but one of his passengers was also found to have a firearm. The rapper was released on May 12 on a $2,500 bail.
He was arrested by law enforcement in March 2020 for beating up a pregnant woman, illegal drug possession, and multiple firearms. His bail was set at $20,000. He was arrested again on September 16, 2021, and he was arrested again on charges of obstruction of justice. Four days later, he was released on a $175,000 bond.
He was arrested again on October 30, 2021. This time in Washington Parish, Louisiana, on charges of child desertion and drug possessions, among others. He was released by the cops on bond a week later but was arrested in hours by ATF agents on Federal charges mere hours later.
However, sources state that none of his crime troubles have to do with his shootings, and no one knows who shot him and why.
Where Is JayDaYoungan Now?
JayDaYoungan was taken to an undisclosed hospital after he was shot outside his home.
Following the news, not many media outlets nor the authorities were letting the public know what had happened, and the only person who could be relied on for information became his sister, Kenya Janelll.
Though Janelll didn’t post the whereabouts of the young rapper, she would periodically deny news of his death and yell at any websites saying otherwise. However, just a couple of hours ago, she posted broken hearts on her Twitter and Instagram, which fans thought meant the young rapper had passed away.
An hour after her tweet, media outlets began reporting that the rapper had passed away, and the rumors have now been found to be true. The Bogalusa Police Department’s official Facebook page confirmed that JayDaYoungan is conclusively dead.
JayDaYoungan’s Family And Parents
JayDaYoungan was shot outside his home along with his father, Kenyatta Scott Sr.
JayDaYoungan died due to his injuries, but Kenyatta Scott has been transported to another facility and is in stable condition.
The rapper had a child with social media influencer Jordan B. He is also survived by a sister Kenya Janelll.
Social media is divided by the news of his death. Many are mourning, yet some are reveling in his passing, which only shows how divisive gangsta rap has become.