Lil Tjay Real Health Update: Rapper Dead, Or Paralyzed? What's The Truth?
Lil Tjay's recent condition was nothing but tragic. The rapper was involved in a shootout in New Jersey, which led to him being heavily wounded on the encounter.
Since the night he was rushed to the hospital, fans of the True 2 Myself hitmaker have been awaiting his real medical status.
Rumors of his death, paralysis and other unconfirmed conditions have been emerging online, but Lil Tjay's doctor has yet to confirm these.
Lil Tjay Health Condition Timeline Explained
Formally known as Tione Jayden Merritt, Lil Tjay was reportedly shot in The Promenade, Edgewater, New Jersey, last Jun. 22, 2022.
Lil Tjay almost died that night after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. His friend, Antone Boyd was also found on the scene with a single gunshot.
Merrit's injuries were so severe he was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. While under the knife, fans, and other rappers, like French Montana, showered him well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
However, the day after, reports have been emerging that the rapper has been unconscious since the surgery. Apparently, sources say that Lil Tjay was scheduled for a CAT scan to further explain his condition.
So far, aside from moving his legs, Lil Tjay has not made any significant improvements, although he is now stable.
Lil Tjay Death Rumors Debunked
Because of the scarcity of news updates, fans have resorted to rumors.
Some news outlets have reported that Lil Tjay's doctor revealed that he was already paralyzed, noting that he will be "incapacitated until the end of time."
However, Lil Tjay's family has never confirmed these allegations. His uncle, on the other hand, confirmed that the rapper is indeed "pulling thru" and will be okay.
As of this writing, no significant updates on Lil Tjay's real health condition.
The New York-born rapper's family, friends, and management have come together to debunk this rumor through a hashtag and public appeal to take everything they read on social media with a grain of salt.
Lil Tjay Shot in New Jersey: What's The REAL Reason Behind?
Apparently, the incident that put Lil Tjay's life in danger was a botched robbery, the Edgewater Police Department reports.
The department revealed that the man behind the gruesome shooting was Mohamad Konate, a New York resident who is now arrested by the authorities.
Konate is facing hefty charges in New York - these include three counts of first-degree attempted murder, three counts of first-degree armed robbery, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, second-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, and fourth-degree aggravated assault.