Why was Lil Tjay arrested?
Tion Jayden Merritt, widely known as Lil TJay has made a name in the music industry as a talented American rapper and singer. However, recently, his fans were left in utter disbelief when they saw him getting arrested during a dramatic Instagram Live session. The shocking incident took place while he was reportedly filming a music video in Manhattan.
Tjay career soared to new heights in 2017 with the release of his hit song “Resume”, which instantly put him on the map. Shortly after, he released the sensational track “Brothers”, marking his official breakthrough in the music industry. In 2019, his studio album “True To Myself” secured an impressive fifth position on the Billboard 200 chart. He once again made waves in 2020 with his other chart-topping hit single “20/20”.
Fast forward to 2022, and TJay continues making his mark on the music landscape with his electrifying performances and unmissable releases. With a career so bright, what went down in the rapper’s life? Let’s take a closer look at what truly transpired.
In a whirlwind of events, the 22-year-old rapper, renowned for his chart-topping hits like “Calling My Phone’” and “Pop Out”, found himself grappling in a terrifying incident while filming his music video. It was a fateful Tuesday afternoon when he went live on Instagram, intending to connect with his fans. Little did he know that the unexpected was about to unfold before the eyes of his followers!
In a viral video, the rapper could be heard requesting the police officers to refrain from touching him. He exclaimed loudly, “What am I under arrest for?” When one of the officers urged him to turn around, he said, “No, n***a. No, bro. Hell no. What’s in the car? I don’t know what’s in the car. Don’t touch me. There’s no firearm in the car.”
The authorities swooped in on him, alleging possession of a fake gun and charging him with reckless endangerment. While his lawyer, Dawn Florio, stated that the arrest was unrelated to the gun possession, the exact details surrounding the incident remain a mystery.
The intriguing part? This isn’t TJay’s first brush with the law! He previously faced arrest in January for actual weapon possession- two loaded guns were discovered during a routine traffic stop at the Bronx. Adding fuel to the fire, just days before his latest arrest, a video surfaced showing Lil TJay at the Hot 97s Summer Jam, caught in a backstage fight before his security took charge of the situation.
With these recent incidents, it seems that Lil TJay’s life is anything but calm and ordinary, leaving fans eagerly curious about what controversies lie ahead for the rapper.
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