Taymor Travon McIntyre better known professionally as Tay-K is an American rapper and convicted murderer. He is best known for his 2017 hit song “The Race”, which reached number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2018. The lyrics paralleled criminal activity conducted by McIntyre and became popular following a nationwide manhunt for his eventual arrest in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Tay-K started his rap career as part of the rap group Daytona Boyz alongside rappers Pimpyz and Santana Sage in 2014. The group released their first track “Drift” on the audio distribution platform SoundCloud on December 25, 2014. The group released a series of songs, barely getting attention as they performed at various parties attempting to create a presence in the local rap scene.

Why was Tay-K jailed?

Tay K was jailed because he was found guilty of murder for his involvement in the 2016 home invasion and robbery that left 21-year-old Ethan Walker dead in July 2019.

How many years was Tay-K sentenced?

Tay-K was sentenced to 55 years in prison. And 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.

Source: Ghanafuo.com