Tay-K's Sister Declares His Innocence Against Murder Conviction: "Texas Is Racist!"

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The young rapper was sentenced to 55 years in prison in connection to a 2016 murder that occurred when he was 15.

Before he even turned 21, Tay-K, real name Taymor McIntyre, was sentenced to 55 years in prison. The young rising rap star was convicted on murder charges, but his loved ones are hoping that the system reevaluates the case and establishes that Tay-K is innocent. We've continuously reported on Tay-K's case as we've learned of new developments, and recently, the young rapper's sister, Kayla Renee, penned a lengthy Facebook post detailing exactly why she believes her brother is innocent. According to Kayla, the facts speak for themselves and point to someone else being responsible, not her brother.

"He was charged and convicted of a murder that he did not commit at the age of 15, he had no weapon, he was the second youngest codefendant other than a young girl, (who's free)," wrote Kayla. "He was in no room where anything violent happened matter of fact he wasn't even in the home! This is all a matter of destroying and tampering w a young boys in order image to teach other rappers... (matter of a fact it's deeper than that) other black young men a lesson."

Kayla claims that investigators know the person who pulled the trigger and it wasn't Tay-K. "Every codefendant testified to these facts!" she added. "They believe that Taymor should have 'anticipated' on another mans actions who he was no where near and had no idea of what was goin on, couldn't even stop if he had the chance because he didn't know!"

She also took aim at the media who she said has "been controlling in narrative w his case for 4 years" and because the rapper didn't have a publicist or a team working by his side, Kayla believes public opinion has been swayed. "Taymor is innocent. Texas is racist!" Read through her post in its entirety below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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