Silento, the rapper known for 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),' pleaded guilty but mentally ill to charges including voluntary manslaughter in the death of his cousin and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Silentó, the rapper known for 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),' was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and related charges for the fatal shooting of his cousin in 2021, amid ongoing mental health struggles.
Atlanta rapper Silentó, known for 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),' was sentenced to 30 years after pleading guilty to manslaughter for the 2021 shooting death of his cousin, amid a history of mental health struggles and prior legal issues.
Rapper Silento, whose real name is Ricky Hawk, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges for the 2021 murder of his cousin in Georgia. The incident involved a shooting at a home in DeKalb County, and Silento admitted to shooting the victim, Frederick Rooks III. The rapper, known for his hit 'Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),' has a history of legal issues and mental health struggles, and his sentencing concludes a high-profile case.