"NEVER FOLD. NEVER WILL FREE THE THERLBREAD ONES": Kay Flock speaks up on his RICO conviction and murder acquittal 

Kay Flock, real name Kevin Perez, is a famous rapper from the Bronx, New York. His murder trial has been in the news for quite some time now.

In 2021, the rapper was arrested for shooting and man, along with a few other charges. Recently, he spoke about the same on his Instagram story and that has sparked some hope among the fans.

Now, after more than three years, the court has made a decision. The jury has found him guilty of several serious charges, but they did not convict him of murder.

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Kay Flock Speaks After the Verdict

After hearing the jury’s decision, Kay Flock reacted on Instagram. He wrote:

“I BEAT THE TOP COUNT. I MADE THE JUDGE CRY. HE SAID NOW HE NOT FORCED TO GIVE ME LIFE.”

He also told fans to stay strong and hopeful:

“ALHAMDULILLAH EVERYTHING GOOD NOT GOOD AND EVERYTHING BAD NOT BAD. JUST GOTTA STAY HUMBLE TILL THE OUTCOME OF YOUR SITUATION AND SEE WHAT ALLAH GOT FOR YOU. ”

His words show that he is grateful for the murder acquittal, but he knows his legal fight is not over.

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Kay Flock’s Trial and Conviction

On December 16, 2021, police arrested Kay Flock for a shooting in Harlem. They said he killed a man named Hwascar Hernandez outside a barbershop.

Hernandez was shot in the back and neck. Since then, he has been in jail, waiting for his trial. On March 21, 2025 a jury in New York gave their verdict. As per the the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, the jury found Kay Flock guilty of:

• RICO (racketeering conspiracy)
• Possession of a firearm resulting in death
• Assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering
• Attempted murder
• Use of firearm in attempted murder
• Assault with a dangerous weapon

But the jury believed that he did not kill Hernandez as part of gang activity, specifically, racketeering. This was the most serious charge he faced, and beating it may have saved him from a life sentence.

Prosecutors said Flock was a key member of the Sev Side/DOA gang. They claimed he was involved in multiple shootings and gang-related crimes from 2020 to 2022. They even used his song lyrics and music videos as evidence.

His lawyers argued against this. They said rap music is just art, and lyrics should not be used as proof of a crime. They claimed he was unfairly targeted. But despite this, the jury still convicted him on most charges.

What’s Next for Kay Flock?

According to HotNewHipHop, Flock will return to court on July 16, 2025, for sentencing, four years after entering custody. The judge will decide how many years he will spend in prison.

For now, he remains in jail.