Lil Tjay Arrested During Instagram Live
Lil Tjay Arrested During Instagram Live. The 19-year-old rapper, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was performing for his fans. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) interrupted the stream and took him into custody. The incident has left many fans and fellow artists shocked and wondering what led to Tjay’s arrest.
Rapper Lil Tjay Arrested Mid-Performance on Instagram Live
Lil Tjay Arrested During Instagram Live.
As stated by BET, he was filming a video when he was handcuffed.
His fans could see the officers in the background of the stream as they approached.
At first thought, fans thought Lil Tjay was being arrested for reckless endangerment.
However, that was not the case. It was an alleged gun possession charge.
This arrest surprised fans since he had not been in trouble with the law recently.
Lil Tjay has been arrested once again for having a firearm. pic.twitter.com/A049ofAopT
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The rapper has been making waves in the music industry.
His recent collaborations with fellow artists have been well-received by fans.
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NYPD Interrupts Lil Tjay’s Live Stream, Takes Him Into Custody
According to Billboard, Lil Tjay was arrested on a weapons charge.
Tione Merritt was allegedly brandishing a firearm while driving.
While details are a little sketchy, the incident caused Tjay to be taken into custody by NYPD.
Lil Tjay’s arrest serves as a reminder that celebrities are not exempt from the law.
And that the consequences of their actions can have serious repercussions.
Let this serve as a reminder, gun violence is a serious issue that affects everyone, including celebrities.
