JayDaYoungan | |
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 JayDaYoungan in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Javorius Tykies Scott[1] |
| Born | (1998-07-15)July 15, 1998 Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 2022(2022-07-27) (aged 24) Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
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| Years active | 2016–2022[2] |
| Labels | |
| Website | jaydayoungan |
Javorius Tykies Scott (July 15, 1998 – July 27, 2022), known professionally asJayDaYoungan, was an American rapper and singer.[3] He was best known for his 2019 single "23 Island", which receiveddouble platinum certification by theRecording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After signing withAtlantic Records, the song was included on both his debut commercial mixtapeMisunderstood (2019) and debut studio album,Baby23 (2020)—both of which entered the top 50 of theBillboard 200. His second and third commercial mixtapes,Endless Pain (2019) and23 Is Back (2021), were released before his death on July 27, 2022, when he was fatally shot byfive unknown assailants.
Javorius Scott was born on July 15, 1998, inBogalusa, Louisiana. Growing up, he listened toBoosie Badazz,Gucci Mane, andChief Keef.[4] Scott played on his high school’s basketball team and wanted to go to theNBA, but was eventually kicked off the team due to poor grades. He dropped out in his senior year to pursue a career in rapping.[5]
In February 2017 Scott released his mixtapeRuffwayy, which became a regional success and gave him local recognition; his song "Interstate" broke 4 million views onYouTube in under a month. He was then considered for a spot on theXXL freshman list in 2018, a list of up-and-coming rappers.[6]
After the project Scott released the mixtapeThe Real Jumpman 23, which had 13 tracks totaling 32 minutes, including the songs "Sliding Freestyle" and "Muddy Situation". He then released mixtapesWake Up andTaking Off, the latter of which featured rappers FG Famous and NBA 3Three.
His first nationwide hit came with the song "Elimination" on the mixtape23, which has over 131.1 million streams onSpotify as of May 2023. He was interviewed by the lyric companyGenius to break down the meaning of the song. The mixtape had 10 tracks at 28 minutes with no features.[7] Then he released the mixtapeForever 23, including the tracks "Thot Thot" and "Purge", which have garnered 48.3 and 24 million streams respectively on Spotify and helped push him into international recognition. The critic siteAllMusic rated the mixtape 3.5/5 stars, and despite it having no features, the mixtape reached number 86 on theBillboard 200 becoming his first entry on that chart. It also hit number 37 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[8]
Following this, JayDaYoungan released the mixtapeEndless Pain, which became known for the tracks "Repo" and "War Ready" which stand at 10 and 6.9 million streams respectively onSoundCloud as of May 25, 2023. The album peaked at number 70 and number 37 onBillboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums, respectively.[9] He and rapperYungeen Ace then released the collaborative mixtapeCan't Speak On It, which included the songs "Opps" and "Creep Behind". He then released another mixtape titledMisunderstood, which included the single "23 Island", which garnered 180.3 million streams on Spotify as of February 28, 2025, and reached number 9 of theBubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. The mixtape had features fromYFN Lucci,Boosie Badazz, FG Famous, JetSoo, andLil Durk. Durk remixed the track "Dum" which was featured on the mixtapeEndless Pain. It featured 19 tracks at 53 minutes, and charted on theBillboard 200, peaking at number 43.[10] JayDaYoungan and rapperYung Bans had an online feud over the title of the album, as Bans released his debut album earlier in the year, also titledMisunderstood.[11]
On January 3, 2020, Jay reached number 36 on theBillboardEmerging Artists Chart.[12]
In May 2020, JayDaYoungan released "Touch Your Toes" featuring rapper Mulatto (now known asLatto), as a single from his debut albumBaby23, which was released on June 5, 2020, and named after his first child who was also born the same night.[13] The album included the singles "23 Island", "Perky Activated" and "38k", and featuredDej Loaf,Moneybagg Yo, andKevin Gates.[14]
On June 11, 2021, Jay released his final mixtape,23 Is Back, a 13-track project which has no features.[15]
Scott stated that he grew up listening to fellow Louisiana-based rappersKevin Gates andBoosie Badazz, as well as Midwestern rapperChief Keef. Musically, his flow and style has drawn comparisons to the former, as well asYoungboy Never Broke Again. He said, "[I] don't see me sounding similar to nobody else", and that he is not trying to imitate anybody else. He was noted for a style similar to that ofLil Wayne and Kevin Gates by critic Fred Thomas.[2][8]
Scott spoke of his goals: "Later on in my career, when I get to a certain point, I will be signing artists, starting my own label. Just perfecting my craft each and every day."[7]
On May 11, 2019, Scott was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription after being pulled over byFlorida Highway Patrol inGadsden County, Florida. When pulled over, police officers found 20 grams ofmarijuana, drug paraphernalia, andoxycodone pills. Someone who was riding with him was also found to be in possession of a firearm. The people riding with him were given various other charges relating to the drugs and firearm.[16] On May 12, Scott was released on a $2,500 bail. Scott was scheduled to perform at the Rolling Loud Music Festival and was unable to due to his arrest.[17]
In March 2020, he assaulted a pregnant woman, police raided Scott's house, seizing $24,000 in cash,promethazine, oxycodone, and multiple firearms. Police arrested Scott after he was allegedly "found hiding in an attic." Scott was charged with assaulting a pregnant woman and illegal drug possession, with bail set at $20,000. Another man who was at his house, Kardell Robertson, was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and granted a $100 bail.[18][19][20]
On September 16, 2021, Scott was arrested on charges of accessory to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice, stemming from a fatal shooting that occurred in August 2020. Four days later, Scott was released on a $175,000 bond.[21]
On October 30, 2021, Scott was arrested during a traffic stop inWashington Parish, Louisiana on multiple charges including child desertion, driving without proof of insurance, drug possession, and evidence tampering.[22] On November 4, 2021, Scott was released from jail on bond.[23]
On November 4, 2021—hours after posting bond in hisWashington Parish case—Scott was arrested byBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives agents on federal charges.[23]
On June 16, 2022, Scott pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm while under indictment or felony charges and was sentenced to time served, as well as one year of supervised release. He was also fined $5,500 and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.[24]
On July 27, 2022, Scott and his father, Kenyatta Scott, were sitting on the front lawn of their home inBogalusa, Louisiana when three armed gunmen got out from a black truck located near their home. Scott and his father tried running inside the home, but two additional gunmen came from the side of the house and opened fire. Kenyatta shot back with his own firearm in self-defense. Scott was shot at least eight times and died at a local hospital in Bogalusa. Kenyatta was shot twice in the arm and was in stable condition.[25][26][27][28] As of 2025, Scott's murder has not been solved.
Scott's funeral was held on August 7, 2022, in the auditorium of his former high school in Bogalusa. Among those in attendance were notable artistsBoosie Badazz andYungeen Ace.[29][30]
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH | US Rap | ||
| Baby23 |
| 46 [31] | 30 | 23 |
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US [32] | ||
| Forever 23 2x |
| 188 |
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Scarred[33] |
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| All Is Well[34] |
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| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/HH | ||
| Younganimal |
| — | — |
| RuffWayy |
| — | — |
| The Real Jumpman 23 |
| — | — |
| Wake Up |
| — | — |
| Taking Off |
| — | — |
| 23 |
| — | — |
| Forever 23 |
| 86 | 37 |
| Endless Pain |
| 70 | 37 |
| Can't Speak on It (withYungeen Ace) |
| — | — |
| Misunderstood |
| 43 | 23 |
| 23 Is Back[35] |
| — | — |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [36] | ||||
| "Elimination" | 2018 | — | 23 | |
| "Thot Thot" | — |
| Forever 23 | |
| "Repo"[38] | 2019 | — | Endless Pain | |
| "Opps"(withYungeen Ace) | — |
| Can't Speak On It | |
| "23 Island" | 17 |
| Misunderstood | |
| "38K"[39] | 2020 | — | Baby23 | |
| "ZaZa"[40] | 2021 | — | 23 Is Back | |
| "Spot Em"[41] | — |
