UPDATE: Rapper Tay-K Sentenced To 80 Years For The Murder Of Photographer Mark Saldivar (VIDEO)
Rapper Tay-K, also known as âTay-K 47â and known for his 2017 viral hit âThe Race,â has been convicted and sentenced for a second murder case while already serving a 55-year sentence.
RELATED:Â Tay-K Pleads For âChance At Adulthoodâ As He Continues Serving Out 55-Year Prison SentenceTay-K Acquitted of Capital MurderOn Monday, April 14, a jury found Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, guilty of murder but not guilty of capital murder in the 2017 shooting of 20-year-old Mark Saldivar. The case involved a fatal altercation in a San Antonio Chick-fil-A parking lot. While prosecutors claimed he played a role in the incident, the jury decided there wasnât enough evidence to convict him of the most serious charge. If the jury had convicted him of capital murder, he could have faced the death penalty.
Sentenced to 80 Years in PrisonOn Tuesday, April 15, jurors officially delivered the sentencing for the rapper. According to KSAT News, McIntyre was sentenced to 80 years in prison. The judge said Tay-Kâs 80-year sentence will run concurrently with his 55-year sentence for a separate 2016 murder case. If yâall remember, the first case involved a 2016 home invasion in Texas where 21-year-old Ethan Walker was killed. Though Tay-K reportedly didnât fire the gun, he was convicted for participating in the robbery that led to the murder.
Social Media ReactionsSocial media users gathered under The Shade Room Teens to react to Tay-Kâs sentencing. Many expressed shock at the length of the sentence, while some are still screaming free him!Â
Instagram user @arris.ny wrote, âDamn didnât beat the race nor caseâÂ
Instagram user @mbthedread added, âPerfect example of where crashout culture gets uâ
While Instagram user @mayatheemuse wrote, âhe been locked up since I was in 7th grade just let him out alreadyâÂ
Instagram user @brattyyb_ wrote, âDamn the glasses usually help sometimesâ
Instagram user @red.alizaee added, âLET HIM OUT I NEED AN ALBUMâ
While Instagram user @mylifeasrron wrote, âLord Tay-K Iâm sad he had potential to be real dope in the industry he just a product of his environmentâ
Instagram user @cnotesxcnotesc wrote, âI fear that his song made things no better for himâ
Instagram user @mamacita_badd1 added, âWas it worth it ? Smh life gon now ⊠young people take heedâ
While Instagram user @margthastylist writes âJust making crazy decisions being a kid can have you in some long term trouble you can be a whole changed person but what you did as a kid reflects you I feel bad a lil bit nglâ
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