Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave is recovering after being shot twice on Christmas, one shot hit his arm and one grazed his head they were not life threatening Troy was headed to see his family driving his red Maserati when shots rang out. This is the second attempt on Troy Aves life this year, at the last shooting his bodyguard was killed and Troy himself shot back. 50 Cent paid the Brooklyn rap artist a visit in the hospital to show his support.