Lil Tjay

<p>It&#8217;s now been nearly seven months since <a href="/profile/LilTjay" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Lil Tjay</a> was shot while <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/428265-lil-tjay-undergoing-emergency-surgery-after-shooting-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in New Jersey</a> in June of last year. Throughout his recovery, he is certainly proving to be resilient. </p>



<p>When the reports first began to circulate, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/428791-lil-tjay-reportedly-feeling-better-after-undergoing-surgery-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his condition</a> was initially unclear. However, he has thankfully since <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/424321-lil-tjay-shares-video-of-himself-walking-after-recent-shooting-i-beat-the-odds-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recovered</a> and subsequently released some new music as well. </p>



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<p>The <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/317431-lil-tjay-enlists-offset-and-moneybagg-yo-for-run-it-up-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Run It Up&#8221;</a> rapper recently returned to the state of New Jersey for a performance.</p>



<p>On Friday (December 30), the 21-year-old took to his Instagram account to share some photos of himself on stage. In the last photo, he&#8217;s performing while shirtless. There are noticeably several gunshot wounds on the front of his body.  &#8220;BACK IN JERSEY,&#8221; he writes in the post&#8217;s caption, along with a couple of hand emojis making a heart shape.</p>



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<p>His first music release following the incident came in the form of <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/413274-lil-tjay-shares-beat-the-odds-his-first-release-since-being-shot-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Beat the Odds.&#8221;</a> The single finds the Bronx native addressing the difficulties of recovering from his injuries. Furthermore, the video shows him writing and recording the song while recovering in a hospital bed.</p>



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<p>In November, the Bronx native dropped another single, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/449399-lil-tjay-shares-tender-new-single-give-you-what-you-want" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;Give What You Want.&#8221;</a> The track is a soulful performance and continues his streak as one of the most diverse artists in the game right now.</p>



<p>The alleged suspect was arrested for <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/429039-arrest-made-in-lil-tjay-shooting-report-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">attempted murder</a> and armed robbery the same day of the shooting. Mohamed Konate is reportedly responsible for shooting Tjay and two others while sitting in a car outside of a Chipotle restaurant.</p>



<p>While it&#8217;s difficult to see his wounds, it&#8217;s certainly good to see that the 21-year-old has recovered enough to be on stage again. </p>



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