Lil TJay Recovering, Accused Shooter Arrested & Rapper’s Entourage Facing Gun Charges

On Wednesday morning, news broke that rapper Lil TJay was shot and undergoing emergency surgery. Few details were available at the time, but authorities did say the incident occurred in New Jersey just after midnight. A press release from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office in NJ provided additional clarity on the circumstances of the shooting. It turns out Lil TJay, real name Tione Merritt, was the victim of an attempted robbery. Wednesday’s press release said Mohamed Konate of New York tried to rob Lil TJay and two members of his entourage Jeffrey Valdez and Antoine Boyd. During the robbery, a… Read Full Article