Lil’ TJay Arrested On His 23rd Birthday In Miami For Outstanding Warrant, Brags About Posting Bond
New York rapper Lil' TJay turned 23 on the same day he was arrested in Miami.
The Bronx native was reportedly en-route to partake in birthday festivities when he was apprehended by authorities on April 30.
'The Shade Room' reported that Lil' TJay, formally Tione Jayden Merritt, was cuffed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers while he attempted to board a flight at Miami-Opa Locka Airport.
However, the 'Zoo York' rapper doesn't seem to be fazed by the turmoil that ensued during what should have been a day of celebration. Following his release, the 23-year-old shared on Instagram that posting $500 for bond was easy.
"I AINT HEAR NUN THE BLOGS SAID CAUSE WHERE IM AT IT AINT NO SERVICE ... 500 ON MY BDAY SHI** BOUT NUN I DESERVE IT," the rapper wrote in his caption.
The photo dump included Lil' TJay posing on a private jet, flaunting expensive watches and jewelry, chatting with friends at the airport, and eating fresh fruit — implying he's living "too good" to worry about blog banter.
Information regarding the exact details of the arrest remains unknown; however, per Complex, it seems to be related to a missed court date. In 2022, he was shot multiple times in New Jersey during a reported attempted robbery.
He was arrested last January for an alleged gun possession followed by another arrest that June for reckless endangerment. He's also allegedly been jailed for missing a court hearing.
The rapper's current Instagram Story shows him boarding a new jet and arriving at a lofty location — which he was intentional in noting was "not a resort."
