American rapper Lil Tjay was recently attacked by robbers and seriously injured. On the night of June 22, 2022, the robbers also fired indiscriminately during the attack. The actor’s condition is critical and he has been admitted to a hospital in New Jersey, where he underwent emergency surgery.
Tion Jayden Merritt aka Lil TJ is the famous singer and rapper from America so everyone is shocked by this incident that happened to him. TMZ cited a press release from the Bergen County District Attorney’s Office that said the robbers indiscriminately shot Lil TJ and one of his friends. TJ’s friend was hit by a bullet while the rapper was cut by the bullets.
According to TMZ’s report, two people, including Mohammed Konate, have been arrested in this case on charges of attempted armed robbery. With that being said, TJ underwent emergency surgery and is now out of the woods. However, he is still not fully recovered and is hospitalized. According to the ‘North Jersey’ report, the shooting took place in the Hudson River industrial estate, west of City Place. The campus is usually very busy at night, but after the closing of restaurants and stores, it is very quiet there and that is when the incident occurred.
TJ is one of the most famous rappers and singers in the United States. He has 7 million followers on Instagram and has released two studio albums through Columbia Records, which both cracked the top 5 on the Billboard 200. His 6Lack song “Calling My Name” went to number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in the year 2021.