Tay-K, also known as Taymor Travon McIntyre, is an American rapper and convicted murderer who rose to fame with his 2017 hit song “The Race”. The song, which details his criminal activities and his escape from house arrest, became popular after he was captured by U.S. marshals following a nationwide manhunt. However, his rap career was cut short by his legal troubles, as he was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion and robbery that left one person dead. He is also facing another murder charge and a charge of possession of a prohibited item in a correctional facility. So, when is Tay-K release date? And will he ever get out of prison?
The Crime That Landed Tay-K in Jail
According to Wikipedia1, Tay-K was arrested on July 26, 2016, along with six other people, for his role in a home invasion and robbery in Mansfield, Texas. The incident resulted in the death of 21-year-old Ethan Walker, who was shot by one of the intruders. Tay-K was initially placed under house arrest and ordered to wear an ankle monitor while awaiting trial. However, on March 27, 2017, he cut off his ankle monitor and fled the law. He tweeted “fuck dis house arrest shit fuck 12 they gn hav 2 catch me on hood” before going on the run.
During his time as a fugitive, Tay-K recorded and released his most famous song “The Race”, which peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2018. The song’s lyrics and music video, which show him posing with a wanted poster of himself and a handgun, became viral sensations and attracted attention from both fans and authorities. He also recorded and released his debut mixtape Santana World while being held at Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas.
Tay-K’s run from the law ended on June 30, 2017, when he was captured by U.S. marshals in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was extradited back to Texas to face his charges.
The Trial and the Sentence
Tay-K’s trial for the murder of Ethan Walker began on July 16, 2019. According to Genius2, he pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery for robbing Walker’s roommate and another person in the house, but pleaded not guilty to capital murder and another count of aggravated robbery for Walker’s death. He claimed that he did not know that his co-defendants planned to kill Walker and that he only participated in the robbery.
However, the prosecution argued that Tay-K was fully aware of the lethal intentions of his accomplices and that he was an active participant in the crime. They presented evidence that showed that Tay-K had a gun during the robbery and that he kicked down the door to Walker’s room. They also played “The Race” in court as evidence of his lack of remorse and his glorification of violence.
On July 19, 2019, after four hours of deliberation, the jury found Tay-K guilty of murder and three counts of aggravated robbery. On July 23, 2019, he was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murder and three additional sentences of 30 years, 13 years, and 13 years for each count of aggravated robbery. He was also fined $21,000. According to LiveAkhbar3, he will be eligible for parole after serving at least half of his sentence, which means he could be released in January 2047.
The Other Charges
Tay-K’s legal woes are not over yet. He is still facing another murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar in San Antonio, Texas, on April 23, 2017. According to OtakuKart4, Saldivar was killed after an argument over a stolen camera outside a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Tay-K allegedly shot him from inside a car and then drove away with the camera.
Tay-K is also facing a charge of possession of a prohibited item in a correctional facility for allegedly having a cell phone in his jail cell in August 2018. According to Texas Breaking News5, he used the phone to post tweets on his official Twitter account and to contact people outside the jail.
Tay-K has pleaded not guilty to both charges and is awaiting trial.
The Future of Tay-K
Tay-K’s future as a rapper and as a free man looks bleak. He is facing decades behind bars for his crimes and has little chance of resuming his music career anytime soon. His fans have been showing support for him on social media with hashtags like #FreeTayK and #TayK47, but his critics have been condemning him for his actions and his lyrics. Some have even called for his music to be banned or removed from streaming platforms.
Tay-K has not released any new music since his arrest, except for some remixes and features by other artists. His last official release was “After You” in December 2018. It is unclear if he has any unreleased material or if he will ever be able to record new music while in prison.
Tay-K’s release date is uncertain, but it is unlikely that he will ever get out of prison. He is currently 23 years old and will be 50 years old by the time he is eligible for parole. He will have to face the consequences of his actions and the impact of his crimes on the victims and their families. He will also have to deal with the loss of his freedom and his fame. Tay-K’s story is a tragic one, and a cautionary tale for aspiring rappers and young people alike.
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