JayAre Dead, 'Teach Me How to Dougie' Rapper Dies From Sickle Cell Anemia at 25, Cali Swag District Homie Tweets Heartache

Popular Cali Swag District rapper JayAre (best known for his catchy hit, "Teach Me How to Dougie") died on Friday (June 5) after losing a tough battle with sickle cell anemia. He was just 25-years-old.

JayAre (real name, Cahron Childs) had been suffering from the deadly blood disorder disease and was admitted into the hospital earlier this week for "unknown reasons" (Thursday). Reports confirm that he went into cardiac arrest hours later on Friday and soon after passed away.

Following JayAre's untimely death, fellow CSD emcee Smoove Da General tweeted:

@SmooveDaGeneral: "Sickle cell took my brother away from me today... with that being said I'm proud to know that with that disease he made the best of his life."

@SmooveDaGeneral: "Rest in peace Jayare I'm gonna miss u forever... I will never get over this..but I know God got u..and I know You got me."

@SmooveDaGeneral: "Y'all must not understand, f*****ccccckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk... I'm really like all the way f*cked up... I can't say these words I'm typin out loud they won't even come out... I don't wanna cry but..."

@SmooveDaGeneral: "I can't stop lookin at all these post... I jus saw my bro literally fight for his life I told him 'I love you bro' hope'n he heard me."

Thoughts and condolences go out to JayAre's family, friends, and fans during this difficult time - RIP.