Bronx Drill Rapper Kay Flock Convicted in Fatal 2021 Shooting
Kevin Perez, known as Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, was found guilty this week on multiple federal charges stemming from a deadly 2021 shooting in the Bronx. Despite the severity of the charges, which included attempted murder, the rapper appeared to publicly boast about the outcome.
Rapper Claims Victory After Verdict
“I beat the top count,” Perez declared in a post on Instagram. “I made the judge cry. He said now he not force to give me life.”
He further stated, “Never fold, never will,” implying resilience despite the conviction.
Sentencing Scheduled for July
Perez is scheduled to receive his sentence on July 16.
Details of the Case
Prosecutors alleged that Perez and seven associates were involved in a series of shootings across the Bronx between 2020 and 2022. These incidents culminated in the death of 24-year-old Hwascar Hernandez.
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Fatal Shooting Outside Harlem Barbershop
Hernandez was fatally shot outside a barbershop in Harlem on December 16, 2021.
He sustained gunshot wounds to his neck and back while attempting to flee the location.
Defense Claimed Self-Defense
Perez’s legal team argued that the shooting was an act of self-defense.
Jury Deliberation and Verdict
The jury reached its verdict on Thursday after two days of deliberation.
Multiple Convictions for Rapper
Perez was convicted on charges including racketeering conspiracy, use of a firearm resulting in death, attempted murder, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering, use of a firearm for attempted murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
Prosecutor’s Statement on Gang Violence
Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky stated that the rapper “was the leader of a neighborhood street gang known as Sev Side / DOA, and with that gang, he committed a series of gang-motivated shootings.”
Podolsky added, “Perez, a drill rapper, instilled fear across the community with his violent actions, and then threatened rivals, bragged about shootings, and taunted victims in his rap lyrics. But as a unanimous jury has now found, Perez can no longer hide behind his music, and instead will be held to account for his violent crimes.”
“Thanks to the hard work of the career prosecutors of this Office and our law enforcement partners, the cycle of violence that Perez engaged in is over,” he concluded.
“This Office remains resolute in its commitment to prosecuting gang members who sow fear and spread violence on our city streets.”