Who was NewAge Jerkboy? Details explored as Florida rapper reportedly dies from police dog bite

Rapper NewAge Jerkboy was reportedly killed yesterday after a police K-9 dog bit him.

Florida rapper NewAge Jerkboy, whose real name is Cornelius Better, reportedly died yesterday after being bitten by a police K-9 dog. According to reports, the bite caused a severe infection due to improper care of the wound, which led to his unfortunate passing.

The rapper's manager confirmed the young rapper's death in an episode of "Tippie Toe Podcast." According to the manager, the whole ordeal started when police responded to reports of a shooting that involved the rapper. The manager stated that the rapper was not the target or in any way involved in the incident.

According to the manager's claims, the police deployed dogs during the encounter, which led to a bite wound to the rapper’s thigh. Due to the lack of an immediate medical response to the wound by the officers, the injury turned into an infection that ultimately caused organ failure.

Internet reacts to NewAge Jerkboy's passing

The internet netizens were absolutely disheartened to learn of his untimely passing as well as the circumstances behind it.

One user expressed,

"Major lawsuit! Dog need to be put down"

Another user questioned,

"That's tragic, were the police trying to arrest him or what?"

One fan sadly stated,

"That's such a sad story. NewAge Jerkboy had a unique style. Stay safe out there, everyone."

While another was angered,

"File charges against the police department, officers directly involved and have the dog put down"

Who was NewAge Jerkboy?

NewAge Jerkboy was a Fort Lauderdale native rapper. According to his Soundcloud, Cornelius, known to many as a rising voice in his city’s rap scene, began his musical journey in 2015 alongside his childhood friend Roschad Jenkins, better known as Cheezy Bout Cash. His passion for music deepened after the heartbreaking loss of his best friend, Cris Nelson, also known as "Hotboi Cris," to cancer.

At just 19, Cornelius teamed up with Keymo da eagle of COA Music Group and two neighborhood friends to form the group New Age Rockstackz. The group gained attention after going viral twice on Facebook, but internal differences eventually led to their split. Cornelius carried the torch forward, rebranding as a solo artist under the Newage Rockstar movement. His independent releases on YouTube quickly caught momentum, earning him a devoted local following. At the time of his passing, Cornelius was preparing to release his highly anticipated mixtape "The Beginning of a New Ending" and was actively performing at shows and hosting events.

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