Silentó, the rapper known for his viral hit "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to the 2021 killing of his cousin, Frederick Rooks III. Initially charged with murder, he pleaded down to voluntary manslaughter. The killing occurred in DeKalb County, where Rooks was found shot. Silentó's struggles with mental health and previous violent incidents paint a complex picture of a rising star whose life took a tragic turn.
Silentó was sentenced to 30 years for killing his cousin, having pleaded guilty but mentally ill in the 2021 case.
The rapper's career rose after releasing 'Watch Me,' but his legal troubles escalated, culminating in a violent act against a family member.
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