After surviving seven gunshots, rapper Lil Tjay claims he is "here for a reason.”

Rapper Lil Tjay gave his fans a social media update on his health on Wednesday.

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Fans heard from him for the first time since he was shot in New Jersey in June.

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The "Calling My Phone" singer can be seen relaxing on a couch while wearing a neck brace in the video message he uploaded to his Instagram.

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The 21-year-old had emergency surgery after being shot many times in Edgewater, N.J., at 14 The Promenade on June 22.

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The primary suspect in the shooting has been identified as 27yr old Mohamed Konate.

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On Wednesday, Lil Tjay revealed that he was shot seven times in the incident

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but that he is on the road to recovery and is ready to return to the studio.

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Lil Tjay is yet to announce exact dates for his future releases.

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