Kay Flock has been making waves within the New York drill scene for the last three years or so. He’s got multiple hits in his brief but still growing catalog to show for it. Songs like “PSA”, “Is Ya Ready”, and “Being Honest” are all RIAA Gold-certified. You can’t also forget about “Not In The Mood” with Fivio Foreign and “Shake It” with Cardi B, Dougie B, and Bory300 either. Sadly, though, his run has sort of been clipped by his run-ins with the law. For quite some time now, Kay Flock has been behind bars on charges of racketeering, murder, attempted murder, and more. He’s been updating his fans on his progress while in custody, but there’s a chance he could be locked up for good.
His legal team has tried to get him out on bail, offering up $1.4 million and to go through house arrest instead. However, it seems like prosecutors are going to move forward with a trial. Reports in late February pointed to a possible start date of sometime in September. So far, though, there haven’t been any updates. What we can tell you, however, is that Kay Flock is back with new music. It comes in the form of a five-track EP featuring a slew of NY talent. Make America Flock Again sees him work with past collaborators such as Lil Tjay on the fine opener “Fed Up”, as well others like AC Zoe, B-Lovee, and more.
Back in February of this year, authorities hit Kay Flock and seven other individuals on RICO charges amid a murder case. Since then, the rapper’s provided a few updates here and there on his well-being, including statements, pictures from behind bars, and more. In his most recent Instagram post, though, the New York drill rapper actually prompted a crossover with one of the biggest drill-adjacent artists in the world right now. Moreover, Flock posted a picture of himself on a call from his cell, and his background music was Lil Durk and Only The Family’s “One Mo Chance.”
Furthermore, as fans anxiously await what will become of Kay Flock, he and his legal team continue giving signs of life. For example, his attorney Jeffrey Lichtman, who previously represented El Chapo, called him a “good kid” and expressed confidence in him winning his murder case. “I’m looking forward to winning his trial. When the facts come out I think people will be shocked he was even charged,” Lichtman expressed. With these new RICO charges, though, it seems like an even more difficult case to overcome.
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old recently issued a message urging people to stop the violence. “First off I want to say sorry to all my fans, my mother, my family, my team. Last but not least, my brothers that’s home and the ones I lost in the streets,” Kay Flock wrote. “They say the streets has three outcomes but I say it’s two, dead or in jail. If you know me you know that I have a good heart. But you also know I’m damaged inside and hurt from my past. While being in here I lost two of my brothers to gun violence. [I] wasn’t even able to see them for the last time.”
Meanwhile, he went on to mention how people focus on negativity and stood by his denial of gang accusations. He also championed rap as his way out of his lifestyle. Furthermore, he wants to set an example for the youth by starting a #StopTheViolence campaign. To close things off, he mentioned many other rappers who currently face similar situations like Casanova and Young Thug. For more news and the latest updates on Kay Flock, check back in with HNHH.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock has stayed in the news due to his numerous criminal run-ins, including a murder rap stemming from a deadly shooting outside of a Harlem barber shop. Kay Flock aka Kevin Perez and other alleged Sev Side members have been indicted for racketeering and conspiracy charges, whom will all be face weapon possession and murder charges.
With headphones and obviously longer hair, Kay Flock has been seen in new flicks from behind bars. Kay Flock’s co-defendant, Sticky, said on social media, “Well, I guess I’ll see ya in 30 years..” after authorities asked him to snitch on Flock.
Kay Flock’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 31, 2028.
When he got signed to Capitol Records, the music industry was buzzing about the endless career possibilities of then-18-year-old Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock. There was something about him. His delivery was crisper, cleaner, and more melodic than some BX drill counterparts. His energy was frenetic – almost manic – and his attitude was so big that it jumped out at you from the screen.
For better or worse, it made him hard not to watch. Later, he reportedly earned himself a rumored $3 million record deal with Capitol. All of that came to a crashing halt on December 16th, 2021. The OY territory of the Sugar Hill area in New York erupted in a brief hail of bullets that would inevitably end in the death of Oscar Hernandez. The alleged shooter?
What started as a shooting that Flock’s lawyer called an act of self-defense has snowballed into far more than one charge to beat. Since his arrest, as his court case continued to get pushed back, the Feds built a case against him far more considerable than anticipated. In late February 2023, a little more than two years after initially turning himself in, Flock was indicted on RICO charges that range from racketeering to attempted murder to murder and now faces a mandatory life sentence in prison.
But asking why Kay Flock is in jail isn’t quite as simple as reading the charges, skimming the indictment, and attempting to understand the facts. To answer the question, you must peel back far more layers than what can be discovered through headlines. To understand why Kay Flock is in jail, you have to understand where Kay Flock comes from, what drill music is, how the music industry uplifts artists they know will be worth more dead than alive – and how the federal justice system utilizes all of that to their advantage when building RICO cases.
Drill Music
Drill music first entered the mainstream in Chicago in the early 2010s. The combination of dark, grimy UK beats and gritty lyrics made artists like King Louie, Chief Keef, and Lil Reese household names. This helped put drill on the map itself on the map. When you live outside the world it was created in, drill music feels like nothing more than a soundtrack for a lit night. The hypnotic beats have a primal quality that allows listeners to disappear in the music. It puts you in a trance that translates into a hangover the next morning and a few good stories to tell. When you live outside of the world that drill music was born from, the lyrics are simply that – lyrics.
For the rappers behind the lyrics, though, the content of the songs can reflect real life. They can read as literal playbooks of what crews have done, could do, or will do. This primarily pertains to their opps, their opps friends, and anyone who tries to oppose them. Bar after bar would be littered with disses to dead opps. As time passed and drill grew in popularity, many artists began using the music as their ticket out.
Kay Flock’s Crew The OGz
The opposite felt true for the rapid rise of rapper Kay Flock. Flock and his crew agree that Kay wasn’t initially interested in rapping. He reportedly only picked up the mic under the encouragement of one of his closest friends and fellow crew member, who was convinced Flock could funnel his energy, personality, and talent into music. Were it not for that encouragement, it seemed that Flock was content being who he was. Based on his IG lives and social media presence, Flock was a soldier.
Details of Flock’s early life have been nearly impossible to find, and he hasn’t come forth with any information. It seems he’s kept his blood family (besides his cousin, DThang) a tight-lipped secret. The only family he’s known to have is the self-formed family of his crew, the OGz. The crew formed after the bloody murder of their leader Juu Hef in front of a BX nightclub in August of 2013.
Before Juu’s death, the OGz were part of a more prominent gang, the YGz. They ruled most of the Courtland Ave area. During a large disagreement between leaders, groups began to splinter off, creating their own offshoots. When the core began to splinter, it allowed the Feds to infiltrate the ranks. After more than a year of an undercover operation, many gangs were swept up in Operation Rotten Apple. The Courtland Ave housing projects were targeted, and many residents considered “gang affiliated” were swept up in a federal indictment in 2009. Over 50 people were charged in the indictment. The sweep led to most older affiliates being taken off the streets. This left young members of the crews to their own recognizance.
The Bronx’s Dangerous History
This massive wave of crime and violence in the 2010s and 2020s is not the first time the Bronx has been considered a “warzone.” In the ’70s, the Bronx was burning due to arson fires, gang wars, and petty crime. The neighborhood had been suffering through decades of changes that left the borough lacking resources.
The neighborhood had seen a flood of new residents since the 40s. This was a direct consequence of Operation Bootstrap in Puerto Rico which caused mass migration to New York. The redlining, redistricting, and “urban renewal” policies made the influx of residents too much to bear. Additionally, the massive budget cuts to the city in the ’70s contributed to the shift.
During the arsons of the ’70s, reports indicated that police officers would sit and watch the buildings burn rather than call in emergency services. Perhaps because they knew the fire was too far gone. Or, many viewed the Bronx as better dead than alive. The cycle repeats in modern times in the case of Kay Flock, specifically his RICO case.
On Dec 16th, Flock was walking through Sugar Hill when Oscar Hernandez reportedly spotted him, known in BX as OY Waka. After being seen, CCTV camera footage captured Hernandez leaving the barber shop he had been in and began following Flock. While both walk off camera as the altercation occurs, it’s less than a few minutes before shots are fired. Hernandez was hit in the back and the neck.
He succumbed to his injuries days later. Hernandez was 16 years old. On December 23rd, Flock turned himself in to the NYPD, and he was charged with first-degree murder. Between his incarceration in 2021 to now, we’ve seen the case intensify as the RICO indictment was handed out. If Flock is found guilty, he will have a mandatory life sentence. He also faces any additional sentences that may come from various charges attached to the RICO case.
RICO cases are often targeted tools, ones that have far deeper implications. Recent instances include Cop City, Young Thug, and gentrification in Atlanta. One wonders if similar situations will begin to be mimicked throughout the music industry. We’ll continue to follow the case as it develops.
Kay Flock emerged as the hottest rapper out of the New York drill scene, though his career is at risk. The 19-year-old Bronx rapper turned himself into authorities on first-degree murder charges in late 2021. And while fans have called for his freedom, the rapper is undoubtedly facing some serious time if found guilty of murder. Though he earned his biggest co-sign from Cardi B during his incarceration, his career could be seriously derailed. Since his arrest, police have held him at Rikers Island, though he’s maintained his innocence from the jump.
While the rapper faces charges related to the death of 24-year-old Oscar Hernandez, he was recently named as part of a RICO indictment. The police indicted Kay Flock on racketeering, murder, and attempted murder charges this week related to the Sevside/DOA crew. Since then, he was moved to federal prison as he awaits trial. If Flock is found guilty on all charges, he will face the mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.
As we’ve seen in the YSL case, it will only be a matter of time until co-defendants cop a plea deal. And if/when that happens, Kay Flock will undoubtedly be among the first to be taken down. However, a close affiliate of the rapper and co-defendant, Sticky, stated that he won’t bend or fold under pressure. He said that the prosecutors attempted to get him to flip, which he declined and vowed to take his case to trial.
Sticky shared a photo of himself and Kay Flock vowing to stay down, even if it results in a life sentence. “Fought at rolling loud together, guess we gotta fight these people together,” he wrote. “It’s all fun and games till them people come. They said ‘tell us about kevin, help yourself, 30 yrs is a long time.’ Well, guess I’ll see ya in 30 years.” Though many commended Sticky’s loyalty to Flock during this trying time, it seems that both are preparing for an uphill battle. Check out Sticky’s post above. Do you think Kay Flock will be convicted? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
It’s been well over a year since Bronx up-and-comer Kay Flock was taken into custody for the murder of 24-year-old Oscar Hernandez. Police released footage from the Dec. 2021 incident, which sees Kay—real name Kevin Perez—approaching the victim once noticing him in a barber shop. As the 19-year-old awaits trial, he’s unfortunately been hit with yet another charge, this time for racketeering. On Feb. 23, Kay Flock was federally indicted for allegedly running the Sev Side/DOA gang with five others.
In spite of the charges brought against him, the “Make A Movie” drill artist appears to be maintaining behind bars. In a newly-obtained image, a noticeably larger Kay Flock is seen posting up in his cell. Dressed in jail garb and all-white Air Force 1’s, the photo is captioned with lyrics from King Von’s “How It Go” single. Kay updated fans about his case almost one year ago on Instagram, letting them know not to “believe the blogs or the internet” as “all is good.” In a recent phone call he’s heard saying “I’ll be back real soon, 2023 March, ya heard?” As we enter the month in question, that sadly doesn’t seem to be happening.
Jeffrey Lichtman, former attorney of El Chapo, announced he will be taking on the murder case in July 2022. Calling Kay Flock “a good kid,” Lichtman writes: “I’m looking forward to winning his trial. When the facts come out I think people will be shocked he was even charged.” He also claims it was an act of self-defense, as Kay was presented with no other options. He expounded on the cases in a recent interview with Fox 5’s Lisa Evers, as well as his new podcast, Beyond the Legal Limit. The episode, released Monday (Feb. 27) can now be streamed on Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In the interim, Kay Flock has continued to release new music, with his latest offering having dropped in December. The D.O.A. Tape: Care Package is an extension to his debut, and sees previously released records like “Geeked Up” with Gucci Mane and Flock’s Cardi-B-assisted “Shake It” single.
Drill rapper Kay Flock is facing racketeering conspiracy charges. In a release from the United States Justice Department, Flock and seven additional people have been accused of running the “Sev Side” and “Third Side” Bronx gangs. The unit is stated to have executed a run of violent crimes, including attempted murder.
Prosecutors state the gangs ran rampant across the Belmont neighborhoods engaging in shootouts and then celebrating their acts in music and on social media.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “Over a span of several years, the members of these gangs allegedly terrorized neighborhoods in the Bronx and Manhattan by killing and shooting other people. Through these charges, we will hold Sev Side and Third Side members responsible for plaguing our communities with gun violence.”
NYPD Commissioner Keechant L. Sewell said: “The deadly nexus of gangs and illegal guns in New York City is a grave threat to public safety in our city. Combatting this crisis is the NYPD’s top priority, and today’s indictments are another step toward ridding our streets of violence and fear. I want to thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and everyone else involved with this case who worked to make our city safer for all the people we serve.”
Kay Flock was already in state custody for the alleged murder of Hwascar Hernandez, who was killed outside a Harlem barbershop in 2021. He will now be transferred to federal custody with this indictment.
As much as Kay Flock has ascended from the New York drill underground in the last year or so, he has also been bogged down by the justice system. While still awaiting trial for a murder case, Flock has now been indicted for racketeering charges, according to TMZ. On Thursday (Feb. 23), the 19-year-old was indicted by a federal grand jury for helping run the Sev Side/D.O.A. gang, TMZ says. Ironically, this come just a few months after Kay Flock put out his December album The D.O.A. Tape (Care Package). The LP includes features from frequent collaborator Dougie B, as well as G Herbo, Fivio Foreign, Gucci Mane, and more. Additionally, the tape features his single “Shake It” with Cardi B, Dougie B, and Bory300. “Shake It” played a huge part in uplifting the NY drill scene in 2021, and peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, in Dec. 2021, eight months after the release of “Shake It,” Kay Flock ran into trouble. On Dec. 23, he was arrested for his involvement in the Dec. 16 death of 24-year-old Oscar Hernandez. According to police, the incident started at a barber shop. Flock and Hernandez had issues prior, and the argument escalated to a shooting, police said. Subsequently, Flock enlisted the help of Jeffrey Lichtman, the former lawyer of Mexican cartel leader El Chapo. Flock is currently in jail awaiting trial for this murder charge, so another RICO case added on top of that must be hard to stomach.
Kay Flock’s Situation
Kay Flock’s legal problems continue to pile up while he awaits trial on murder charges … the Bronx drill rapper was just indicted by a federal grand jury for a slew of racketeering conspiracy charges. https://t.co/rMLmjdxsUH
Feds just unsealed an indictment on Kay Flock for a RICO charge & murder. The mandatory minimum if he doesn’t beat those charges or snitch is Life in Prison.
He still is facing state charges of Murder that has him locked up.
The aforementioned racketeering charge Kay Flock was just it with allegedly carries a mandatory minimum sentence of life or death penalty, according to Akademiks. According to TMZ, Flock and five other members of Sev Side/D.O.A will all have to face trial for the RICO indictment. The federal grand jury stated that Sev Side/D.O.A’s “primary purpose was to commit robberies, acts of violence and financial fraud in their Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx,” TMZ says. So, it appears that Kay Flock may need to lawyer up a bit more.
The most recent development in the Kay Flock murder case, however, came from his lawyer in July. Lichtman stated at the time that Flock acted in self-defense, and that their claim can be backed up with video evidence. Lichtman also vowed to stay in Flock’s corner and continue to fight for his innocence. That may be tougher now, though, considering the murder charge is now coupled with this new RICO case. Stay tuned in to HNHH for more updates regarding Kay Flock as they come in.
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