Kay Flock Found Guilty Of Racketeering, Attempted Murder, And Firearm Charges

On March 20, Kay Flock, the New York drill rapper, was found guilty of several crimes related to his alleged involvement with the Sev Side gang. After two days of deliberation, a jury returned “mostly—but not all—guilty verdicts,” according to the Inner City Press. Flock was convicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy, the use of a firearm resulting in death, attempted murder, and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. However, he was acquitted on a charge of murder in aid of racketeering.

Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky of the Southern District of New York issued a statement following the verdict, describing Flock as the leader of the Sev Side/DOA gang. “Perez, a drill rapper, instilled fear across the community with his violent actions,” Podolsky said. “But as a unanimous jury has now found, Perez can no longer hide behind his music and will be held to account for his violent crimes.”

The case centered on a series of violent acts committed by Flock and his associates, including the murder of 24-year-old Hwascar Hernandez. Hernandez was fatally shot on December 16, 2021, outside a Harlem barbershop after a confrontation with Flock. While Flock’s defense argued that the shooting was in self-defense, the jury found him guilty on multiple charges related to gang violence and firearm use.

Flock’s sentencing is set for July 16.