Popular Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was fatally ambushed by 5 gunmen … according to his father, who was there when his son was gunned down.
The slain rapper’s father, Kenyatta Scott, tells TMZ … he and JayDaYoungan were sitting in the front yard of their Louisiana home Wednesday evening when a black truck pulled up and 3 people jumped out with guns drawn.
Scott says he and his son tried to run inside the house, but 2 other people with guns approached from the side of the property…and then shots rang out.
Rapper JayDaYoungan shot and killed outside his Louisiana home
JDY’s father says he too was armed and fired to defend himself and his son. Scott was shot twice in the arm, while JayDaYoungan was hit at least eight times. Scott remains in the hospital.
TMZ broke the story … JDY lost a lot of blood in the shooting and underwent surgery, but died at the hospital.
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The rapper’s father believes his son’s murder was the result of jealousy…that came out of Bogalusa…he believes whoever was behind the shooting was jealous of JDY’s success.
Scott says his son had no beef with anyone and doesn’t think he was gang-related. He doesn’t think JDY knew the gunmen.
Bogalusa Police Chief Kendall Bullen tells TMZ that … cops are looking into all possibilities for a motive, including gangs and/or retaliation.
For some reason, police believe there was only one shooter…police have not identified the suspect or made any arrests.
JayDaYoungan’s father says people should remember the rapper as a “good, humble, respectful kid.”