Rapper Tay-K, also known as “Tay-K 47” and known for his 2017 viral hit ‘The Race,’ has been convicted and sentenced for a second murder case while already serving a 55-year sentence.
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Tay-K Acquitted of Capital Murder
On 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 wasn’t 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 Prison
On 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-K’s 80-year sentence will run concurrently with his 55-year sentence for a separate 2016 murder case. If y’all remember, the first case involved a 2016 home invasion in Texas where 21-year-old Ethan Walker was killed. Though Tay-K reportedly didn’t fire the gun, he was convicted for participating in the robbery that led to the murder.
Social Media Reactions
Social media users gathered under The Shade Room Teens to react to Tay-K’s sentencing. Many expressed shock at the length of the sentence, while some are still screaming free him!
Instagram user @arris.ny wrote, “Damn didn’t beat the race nor case”
Instagram user @mbthedread added, “Perfect example of where crashout culture gets u”
While Instagram user @mayatheemuse wrote, “he been locked up since I was in 7th grade just let him out already”
Instagram user @brattyyb_ wrote, “Damn the glasses usually help sometimes”
Instagram user @red.alizaee added, “LET HIM OUT I NEED AN ALBUM”
While Instagram user @mylifeasrron wrote, “Lord Tay-K I’m sad he had potential to be real dope in the industry he just a product of his environment”
Instagram user @cnotesxcnotesc wrote, “I fear that his song made things no better for him”
Instagram user @mamacita_badd1 added, “Was it worth it ? Smh life gon now … young people take heed”
While Instagram user @margthastylist writes “Just 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 ngl”
