Corey Walker, one of the adult defendants connected to Pop Smoke’s tragic murder, has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. CBS News reports that Walker also confessed to two counts of home-invasion robbery tied to the New York rapper’s death on Feb. 19, 2020.
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Details On Corey Walker’s Guilty Plea For Pop Smoke’s Tragic Murder
According to Rolling Stone, Corey Walker faces a potential 29-year prison sentence at his upcoming hearing on Feb. 21. Whatever it turns out to be, the sentence includes two years each for the manslaughter and robbery charges, which will run at the same time.
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, prosecutors added a voluntary manslaughter charge, citing aggravating factors like premeditation and “high degree of cruelty, viciousness, and callousness.” Walker also admitted to robbing a woman at the home during the incident.
Prosecutors initially charged Walker with murder, two robbery counts, and burglary. If convicted, he could have ended up with a life sentence without parole. When authorities arrested Walker in July 2020, they warned that he could face the death penalty since Pop Smoke’s fatal shooting occurred during an alleged robbery.
Pop Smoke’s Mother Audrey Jackson Weighs In On Corey Walker’s Conviction
Soon after news broke about Corey Walker’s voluntary manslaughter conviction, Pop Smoke’s mother, Audrey Jackson, shared her reaction with reporter Nancy Dillon. Dillon shared Jackson’s statement on X (formerly Twitter). Audrey said that she doesn’t plan to attend Walker’s sentencing on Feb. 21, as she continues to grieve the loss of her beloved son.
“It’s over for everybody except for me. This never ends for me. And that’s unfair. I appreciate they got justice to the fullest extent of the law. But my life doesn’t change. I still don’t have my son,” Audrey Jackson told Nancy Dillon.
She doesn't plan to attend Feb. 21 sentencing. She has a gala that night to celebrate her son's life:
“I have not been holding animosity. I’ve just been getting through this. There’s just nothing to say [at Corey Walker’s sentencing]. Everybody’s life has been ruined”
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) February 5, 2025
Social Media Reacts
The Roommates filled The Shade Room’s comment section with their thoughts on the Corey Walker update. See what they had to say below.
Instagram user @nastynaii wrote, “Still til this day I think about he was gone way too soon 🕊️❤️”
Instagram user @dougie_dooz wrote, “Took away one of the best upcoming rappers … pop smoke was def on his way to the top.”
While Instagram user @x______emma wrote, “He need more years.”
Then Instagram user @pocahotnessv wrote, “Took that man out his glow smfh , forever woo💫💙”
Another Instagram user @mn.ogf wrote, “NO. HE NEEDS TO DO LIFE FOR TAKING A LIFE!!!!!!!!!!”
Instagram user @whereisk0 wrote, “RIP POP SMOKE 🤧💥”
While another Instagram user @nicey_neesh wrote, “Still sad they took him from us 😢”
Finally, Instagram user @taritatosky wrote, “29 years? That’s a whole lotta time to think about messing with the Woo”
More About Pop Smoke’s Murder Tragic Murder
Pop Smoke’s death shattered many fans’ hearts. The Brooklyn rapper, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was only 20 years old when someone took his life. At the time of the murder, Corey Walker was 19, while another defendant, Keandre Rogers, was 22. The other two defendants were minors. Initially, Keandre Rodgers faced murder charges as well, and both he and Corey Walker dealt with special allegations that could have made them eligible for the death penalty, as reported by CBS News.
