US EditionAtlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin
- On June 11, 2025, Judge Courtney Johnson of DeKalb County Superior Court sentenced rapper Ricky Lamar Hawk to 30 years in prison for the 2021 manslaughter of his cousin Frederick Rooks III in Panthersville, Georgia.
- The shooting took place in the early hours of January 21, 2021, when Hawk picked up Rooks from a friend's house; police discovered Rooks shot several times at the scene, and Hawk later confessed to the killing.
- Ballistics linked ten bullet casings found at the scene to a firearm recovered from Hawk, who entered a plea acknowledging responsibility while citing mental illness to charges including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, unlawful possession of a firearm during a crime, and concealment of a death.
- Publicist Chanel Hudson stated that Hawk has suffered from mental health illnesses and requested the public to send him positive vibrations, describing him as a "beautiful soul" needing ongoing support and prayer.
- The sentence concludes the case against Hawk, implying a long prison term while highlighting his mental health struggles and the request for continued public compassion amid his incarceration.
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Rapper Silentó Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
[Photo: DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office via Getty] In a case that has captured national attention, rapper Silentó, best known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of his cousin. The verdict was delivered after a lengthy trial that saw emotional testimonies and complex legal arguments. This article delves into the details of Silentó’s murder case, exploring the events that led to this …
Atlanta Rapper Silento, Known for "Whip/Nae Nae" Sentenced to 30 Years in Cousin's Shooting
SilentoVEVO Silento, known for his popular song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has officially been sentenced to 30 years in prison. This comes after the rapper pleaded guilty to charges related to the 2021 death of his cousin. Related: Katy Perry Rocked By Major Arrest Months After Blue Origin Backlash Who is Silento? Silento’s real name is Ricky Lamar Hawk, and he is 27 years old. As a 17-year-old high schooler, Hawk integrated the dance moves “whi…
This Wednesday, the rapper, star of the net with his title "Watch Me" was sentenced to 30 years in prison for intentional homicide. ...
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