Tay-K | |
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.jpg) Tay-K c. 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Taymor Travon McIntyre |
| Also known as | Tay-K 47[1] |
| Born | June 16, 2000 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–2018 |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Crips |
| Formerly of | Daytona Boyz |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
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| Criminal charge |
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| Penalty | 55 years in prison. (parole possible after 27+1⁄2 years) |
Date apprehended | June 30, 2017 |
| Imprisoned at | Bexar County Jail, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Taymor Travon McIntyre (born June 16, 2000), better known professionally as Tay-K (/ˈteɪˌkeɪ/ TAY-kay) is an American rapper and convicted murderer.[4] He is best known for his 2017 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 lyrics detail criminal activity carried out by McIntyre, and became popular following a nationwide manhunt for his eventual arrest in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
McIntyre was captured by U.S. marshals on June 30, 2017, the same day "The Race" was released, after three months running and hiding from authorities. The song later reached platinum. After being brought back to Texas for his crimes, McIntyre received support from his fans on social media.[5] While being held at Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas, Tay-K's management team released his debut mixtape, Santana World, on July 29, 2017, and it received a generally positive response from critics and fans.
In July 2019, McIntyre was found guilty of murder for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion and robbery that left 21-year-old Ethan Walker dead. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison. In November 2019, McIntyre was indicted on a second murder charge, for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar, an offense for which he is awaiting trial.
- ^ Ryan Osborne. "Rapper Tay-K 47 transferred to adult jail". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
- ^ Jenkins, Craig (June 19, 2018). "The New Wave of Rap Violence Shouldn't Be Ignored". Vulture. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- ^ "Tay K signs Multi Million dollar deal with 88 Classic via RCA Records". December 15, 2017.
- ^ Coscarelli, Joe (July 19, 2019). "Tay-K, Rapper Who Went Viral With 'The Race,' Is Found Guilty of Murder". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
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