Arrest Made In Lil Tjay Shooting: Report

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The suspect has been charged with attempted murder and armed robbery.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting that took place early this morning (June 22) are scarce, but it has been shared that Lil Tjay is on the mend. We have been reporting on the frightening ordeal that occurred at a New Jersey Chipotle restaurant as well as a nearby Exxon gas station. While we await more information about both Tjay's injuries and recovery, Casanova has shared a message with the rapper.

Casanova is currently incarcerated as he awaits his fate in a massive case, and he has offered some wisdom via social media.


"Ni**a you know better !!!!" he wrote. "Praying for you from my jail cell lil bro.. You gonna be alright tough times don't last long only tough people do. And you a bad mother f****!! When you get out stop by the crib and pick that bullet proof up!! @liltjay [praying hands emoji]."

Reports stated that Tjay and two friends were shot at during an attempted robbery. NorthJersey.com reported that an arrest has been made.

"Prosecutors announced the arrest of Mohamed Konate, 27, of New York City, on charges of attempted murder, armed robbery and weapons offenses, accusing the man of firing at the rapper, who's real name is Tione Merritt, as well as Jeffrey Valdez, 24, and Antoine Boyd, 22, both of the Bronx, who were with him.

"Tjay was struck multiple times in the maelstrom, which also injured Boyd, Prosecutors said Wednesday night."

Check out Casanova's post below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.