According to police, Newark rapper Tsu Surf's wounds were non life threatening.
Newark rapper Tsu Surf is recovering after being shot during an apparent attempted robbery over the weekend.
Newark Police Department spokesman John Zutic confirmed the shooting took place on the 400 block of Lyons Avenue, and the rapper, whose real name is Rajon Cox, was shot in his upper torso and shoulder.
The Newark Police Division Shooting Response Team is investigating the incident, but no suspects have been identified, Zutic said.
Five times tho… damn this just sound and feel crazy
— RuSsTSU FLEXBROOK (@Tsu_Surf) July 31, 2018
Surf is in surgery. He will pull thru. Just another day in Newark. I Appreciate everyone who’s showing concern. My boy a survivor! Expect more pain in his music. This is the life we go thru to make it to the TOP!! #RawBunchWaddup
— DaBlocc Obama (@Quamania) July 26, 2018
The rapper is among several others listed in XXL’s Freshman class in 2016.
In 2015, he released a mixtape called “Newark,” which features appearances from Joe Budden, Styles P and Jadakiss.
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