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Rapper Kay Flock Gets 30 Years for Gang Violence
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Bronx rapper Kay Flock was sentenced to 30 years for racketeering.
- He was found guilty of attempted murder and firearm offenses.
- His music glorified violence and threatened rivals.
Bronx drill rapper Kevin Perez, known as Kay Flock, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The conviction stems from his involvement in gang activities, including racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm offenses. Perez was found guilty by a jury for his role in a series of violent acts.
Authorities alleged that Perez led the "Sev Side" gang, which engaged in violence to protect its territory and committed fraud to fund his music. Prosecutors highlighted how Perez used his rap platform to glorify violence, taunt rivals, and threaten further attacks, exacerbating retaliatory shootings.
U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman imposed the sentence, noting that Perez "taunted, celebrated, and created a culture of violence." The judge emphasized the immense harm caused by the rapper's actions, which tragically impacted both rivals and innocent bystanders in the Bronx.
