Tay-K Convicted Again in 2017 San Antonio Murder

Rapper Tay-K, real name Taymor McIntyre, has been convicted of murder for a second time, related to the 2017 killing of photographer Mark Anthony Saldivar in San Antonio. He was found guilty of murder but not capital murder, sparing him a life sentence without parole, and now faces a potential sentence ranging from 5 to 99 years. The incident occurred while Tay-K was on the run from authorities for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion and robbery, for which he is serving a 55-year sentence. Prosecutors argued that Tay-K robbed Saldivar of his photography equipment before fatally shooting him, while the defense criticized the reliance on witness testimony and unclear evidence. This conviction adds to Tay-K's criminal history, which gained notoriety through his viral hit 'The Race' recorded during his flight from law enforcement. Tay-K, who was a minor at the time of both incidents, has pleaded for leniency, arguing for a second chance at adulthood.