Overview

• Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, was convicted of murdering photographer Mark Anthony Saldivar in 2017 and sentenced to 80 years in prison.
• The jury found him guilty of murder but not capital murder, allowing for the possibility of parole after serving a portion of his sentence.
• The murder occurred while Tay-K was on the run from house arrest for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion that resulted in the death of Ethan Walker.
• The rapper gained notoriety for his viral 2017 song 'The Race,' recorded during his fugitive period, which became emblematic of his criminal actions.
• During sentencing, the court highlighted Tay-K's violent behavior, while his defense criticized the investigation and sought leniency based on his troubled upbringing.