Tay-K
Taymor Travon McIntyre (born June 16, 2000), better known professionally as Tay-K (/ˈteɪˌkeɪ/ TAY-kay) is an American rapper and convicted murderer. He is best known for his 2017 hit song "The Race", which peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum by the RIAA in January 2018. The lyrics detail criminal activity carried out by McIntyre, and became popular following a nationwide manhunt for his eventual arrest in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
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| Birth name | Taymor Travon McIntyre |
| Also known as | Tay-K 47 |
| Born | June 16, 2000 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Arlington, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–2017 |
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| Formerly of | Daytona Boyz |
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| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
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| Penalty | 55 years in prison (parole possible after 27+1⁄2 years) |
Date apprehended | June 30, 2017 |
| Imprisoned at | Bexar County Jail, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
McIntyre was captured by U.S. marshals on June 30, 2017, the same day "The Race" was released, after a total of three months running and hiding from authorities. The song would later reach platinum. After being brought back to Texas for his crimes, McIntyre would receive support from his fans on social media. While being held at Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas, Tay-K's management team released his debut mixtape, Santana World, on July 29, 2017, and it received a generally positive response from critics and fans.
In July 2019, McIntyre was found guilty of murder for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion and robbery that left 21-year-old Ethan Walker dead, and was sentenced to 55 years in prison. In November 2019, McIntyre was indicted on a second murder charge for allegedly shooting 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar, an offense for which he is awaiting trial.