DeJaun S. Nelson, age 19

Lost to gun violence on June 22, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • Nickname:
    11 KING Cadet
    7 TNB Baby
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    11 Loving Spirit
  • Occupation:
    3 Musician, Producer, Entrepreneur
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  • Schools attended:
    12 Ewing High School
  • Comments:
    7 I miss my baby boy DeJaun Nelson, he was so sweet and kind. There will never be another like him.
    5 RIL baby boy❤❤
    4 My Mud/blood brother for life💯❤️‍🔥i miss you
    4 you forever stuck with me. ya name gone always live through me 🤝
    4 i love u bro and miss u ima never stop this music TNB5L💚
    4 come back bro , u aint even get to see bella walk😞
    4 "My Boy" you were heavy on my mind, I looked at the date and knew you were near. 💔
    1 my brodie🙏🏽🙏🏽5L

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