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Cornelius Jesse Johnson Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 29

Race : Black

Date : 05/30/2025

Location : Unknown

City : Fort Lauderdale

County : Broward

State : Florida

Agency : Broward County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : K9

Event : Died from infection from K9 bite

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Cornelius Jesse Johnson Jr., known professionally as NewAge Jerkboy, was a 29-year-old rapper from Fort Lauderdale. In late May 2025, Johnson was involved in a public disturbance in Fort Lauderdale. During the incident, he was bitten by a police K9 deployed by officers. Johnson later developed an infection from the bite and died on May 30, 2025, from complications related to that infection. Reports describe Johnson as a controversial but creative artist who previously gained national attention for his viral music videos and distinct style. His manager confirmed the cause of death and emphasized the tragic nature of losing him so young. No body camera footage or detailed police incident reports have been made public at this time.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.vladtv.com/article/311285/manager-for-rapper-newage-jerkboy-says-he-died-from-infection-after-being
https://www.soapcentral.com/pop-culture/news-who-newage-jerkboy-details-explored-florida-rapper-reportedly-dies-police-dog-bite
https://x.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1928799724292788499
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKTBvPos1xk
https://www.facebook.com/MadChillTV/posts/florida-rapper-newage-jerkboy-reportedly-passed-away-yesterday-after-a-police-k-/1254113523385106

Miami New Times:
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/south-florida-rapper-newage-jerkboy-dies-days-after-police-dog-bite-23268360