Lil Tjay
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Lil Tjay | |
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![]() Lil Tjay in 2019 | |
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Birth name | Tione Jayden Merritt |
Born | New York City, U.S. | April 30, 2001
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Years active | 2017–present |
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Website | liltjaymusic |
Tione Jayden Merritt (born April 30, 2001), known professionally as Lil Tjay,[1] is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He became known in 2018 with his song "Resume". His first album, True 2 Myself, was released in 2019. True 2 Myself debuted at number 5 on the Billboard 200. His second studio album, Destined 2 Win, was released in 2021. His best known single is "Calling My Phone".
On June 22, 2022, Merritt was shot multiple times during an attempted robbery in Edgewater, New Jersey, and had emergency surgery.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Callas, Brad (October 11, 2019). "Everything You Need to Know About Lil Tjay". Complex. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ↑ "[EXCLUSIVE] LIL TJAY SHOT AND UNDERGOING EMERGENCY SURGERY". TMZ. June 22, 2022. Retrieved June 22, 2022.