The slain rapper’s father, Kenyatta Scott, tells TMZ … he and JayDaYoungan were sitting in the front yard of their Louisiana home Wednesday afternoon when a black truck pulled up and 3 people jumped out with guns drawn. Scott says he and his son tried to run inside the house, but 2 other people with guns approached from the side of the property … and then shots were fired.
Rapper JayDaYoungan shot and killed outside Louisiana home
JDY’s father says he was also armed and shot to defend himself and his son. Scott was shot twice in the arm, while JayDaYoungan was hit at least 8 times. Scott remains in the hospital. TMZ broke the story … JDY lost a lot of blood in the shooting and underwent surgery, but died at the hospital. Play Video Content 7/27/22 TMZ.com Rapper’s dad believes his son’s murder was a result of jealousy … that he made it out of Bogalusa … he thinks whoever was behind the shooting was jealous of JDY’s success. Scott says his son had no beef with anyone and doesn’t believe he was involved with gangs. He doesn’t think JDY knew the gunmen. Bogalusa Police Chief Kendall Bullen tells TMZ … officers are looking into all possibilities for a motive, including gang and/or retaliation. For some reason, cops believe there was only one shooter… police have not identified the suspect or made any arrests. JayDaYoungan’s dad says people should remember the rapper as a “good, humble and respectful kid.”
