Silentó, the rapper identified for his 2015 viral hit Watch Me, would spend 30 years behind bars. He was reportedly convicted of voluntary manslaughter on Wednesday.
Sources say the costs relate to the taking pictures demise of his cousin, Frederick Rooks, in January 2021. Silentó, born Richard Lamar Hawk, is alleged to have pleaded responsible however mentally in poor health to the cost of voluntary manslaughter.
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He additionally pleaded responsible to aggravated assault, possession of a firearm throughout the fee of a felony, and concealing the demise of one other, however the homicide cost was dropped as a part of his plea deal.
Studies point out Rooks’ physique was discovered deserted on a street outdoors a house close to Panthersville, Georgia, near Atlanta, on January 21, 2021.
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Hawk was initially arrested by DeKalb County Police Division in Georgia in February in reference to the killing.
The singer’s representatives issued an announcement on his behalf after the courtroom verdict, saying he’ll proceed to make music and work on changing into a greater individual.
“I can’t reverse time, however I can serve the time I’ve been given lawfully and attempt to positively contribute to no matter my new surroundings could also be.
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I entered this business as a youngster, usually with out correct steerage or route. Whereas that’s not an excuse, it’s a part of my reality. I pray for development, evolution, and the power to search out forgiveness—for myself and for this whole scenario. God bless y’all,” the assertion cited by some shops learn.
An legal professional for Hawk mentioned the younger expertise had been coping with psychological sickness since age 12 however expressed the hope that there could be continued enchancment in his psychological well being.
Silentó’s one-time hit Watch Me popularized two separate dance crazes, often known as the ‘whip’ and the ‘nae nae’. The tune reached No. 3 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 and at the moment sits at 1.9 billion views on YouTube.
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The rapper is alleged to have suffered from psychological well being points lately, together with makes an attempt to take his personal life in 2020.
