MUSIC star JayDaYoungan was best known for his exploits as a popular American rapper.
But are rumours that the star is dead true? Here's everything you need to know.
Who was JayDaYoungan?
JayDaYoungan, real name Javorius Scott, is a 24-year-old American rapper.
He was born on July 15, 1998, and grew up in Bogalusa, a city of around 10,600 located north of New Orleans near the Mississippi border.
The popular music star has charted on the Billboard Top 200 with albums multiple times.
In June 2022, the rapper was released from prison after serving a seven-month term.
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He had pleaded guilty to violating the Federal Gun Control Act.
JayDaYoungan was on house arrest as part of his release conditions prior to his death.
What was his cause of death?
JayDaYoungan died and a family member was injured after both were allegedly shot in his hometown of Bogalusa, police said.
The incident occurred shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
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Another person police described as a close family member, Kenyatta Scott Sr, was wounded but was stable, police said.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting around 5.50pm and found one victim critically injured, with a second victim taken to hospital, police said.
A police statement read: "We can now identify the victims as Javorius Scott, A.K.A. Jay da Youngin, and his father, Kenyatta Scott Sr.
"We can also confirm that Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries.
"Kenyatta Scott has been transported to another facility and we have been told he is in stable condition."
Fans are mourning the artist online, with one Twitter user posting that JayDaYoungan was "one of the best artists out of Louisiana".
In a statement, Bogalusa Mayor Wendy O’Quin-Perrette called it a senseless shooting and said her thoughts and prayers were with the victims.
What were his most popular songs?
JayDaYoungan rose to prominence in the late 2010s, with tracks including Opps, 23 Island and Elimination.
He's released 14 projects including the album Baby23 in June 2020.
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JayDaYoungan's 2019 album Misunderstood reached 43 on the Billboard Top 200, and the 2020 album Baby23 reached No46.
The star released EP, All Is Well, in March 2022.
