Popular rapper Javarious Scott, better known by his stage name JayDaYoungan, was the unfortunate victim of a fatal shooting this past Wednesday, July 27, 2022. According to official police documents, the unexpected incident reportedly occurred outside of a home in the 600 block of Superior Avenue and took place at approximately 6 p.m. in his hometown of Bogalusa, Louisiana. The Bogalusa Police Department claimed Scott suffered from several bullet wounds before passing away on the scene, while another victim of the same shooting was taken into the hand of EMS and rushed to the nearest hospital.
“This is a very fluid situation and the information we can release is limited at this time,” an officer from the local police department vocalized. “Our Officers are working diligently to identify the subjects responsible for these crimes – we have several outside agencies assisting at this time.” Based on photos and information found through the 24-year-old artist’s social media accounts, he left behind multiple family members, close friends, a girlfriend, and his only son.
As of right now, an investigation is currently underway to find out how the shooting began and the exact specifics behind those involved. Scott’s girlfriend, Carena Vonchae, posted her raw state of mind towards the devastating incident: “Thank God for my last words to you were ‘I love you,’ I hope you know how much though. I will never forget you or what we had… fell in love with you the first day I met you and there has not been a day without talking since. This is going to be so hard for me, but I know you would want me to be strong.”
JayDaYoungan released the most recent and final solo project of his career, All is Well, on March 25 of this year. The rapper has created a handful of hit tracks over his time in the industry such as 23 Island, Opps, Elimination, Thot Thot, Dum Remix (feat. Lil Durk), Purge and so many more.