<p>US rapper JayDaYoungan, known for his hit song "23 Island," was shot dead in Louisiana on Wednesday evening, police said.</p>.<p>The musician, who had recently posted photos on Instagram showing him playing with his young son, died in his hometown of Bogalusa, local police said in a statement.</p>.<p>"Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries" after the shooting, which took place just before 6:00 pm (23:00 GMT), police said, also identifying Scott by his rap alias JayDaYoungan.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-crime/student-run-over-by-truck-case-booked-against-driver-nhai-officials-1130779.html">Student run over by truck, case booked against driver, NHAI officials</a></strong><br /><br />A "close family member" who was also shot is in stable condition in hospital, the statement added.</p>.<p>Media reports identified the other victim as the 24-year-old rapper's father.</p>.<p>"Detectives are currently conducting interviews and working leads. Further information will follow as it becomes available," the Bogalusa police department said.</p>.<p>"23 Island" was released three years ago and has 173 million views on YouTube, with another 121 million streams on Spotify.</p>
<p>US rapper JayDaYoungan, known for his hit song "23 Island," was shot dead in Louisiana on Wednesday evening, police said.</p>.<p>The musician, who had recently posted photos on Instagram showing him playing with his young son, died in his hometown of Bogalusa, local police said in a statement.</p>.<p>"Javorius Scott has died as a result of his injuries" after the shooting, which took place just before 6:00 pm (23:00 GMT), police said, also identifying Scott by his rap alias JayDaYoungan.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-crime/student-run-over-by-truck-case-booked-against-driver-nhai-officials-1130779.html">Student run over by truck, case booked against driver, NHAI officials</a></strong><br /><br />A "close family member" who was also shot is in stable condition in hospital, the statement added.</p>.<p>Media reports identified the other victim as the 24-year-old rapper's father.</p>.<p>"Detectives are currently conducting interviews and working leads. Further information will follow as it becomes available," the Bogalusa police department said.</p>.<p>"23 Island" was released three years ago and has 173 million views on YouTube, with another 121 million streams on Spotify.</p>