Tay-K Shares Heartfelt Letter From Prison On Instagram

BYGabriel Bras Nevares2.0K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
HNHH

The Texas rapper reflected on his journey, growth, and inspiring others to lead better lives and manifest positive artistic paths.

After years behind bars, every glimpse we get into Tay-K's case is a treat for longtime fans. Even though his incarceration is highly debated for many reasons, it's still heartening to see an artist continue connecting with fans despite their circumstances. Moreover, the Texas MC recently posted a letter he wrote from jail reflecting on his journey. While he spoke of his struggles and frustrations, the 22-year-old's words served more to inspire and provide a positive outlook.

"Yo!" he excitedly began his letter. "I'm sitting here thinking about all my fans, I love and miss y'all. I know there's a lot that I haven't directly spoke on and there are many things my fans know. But I'm not sure everybody else does. I've been here for five [and a half] years now and I feel indebted to y'all for going so crazy behind me. It's still crazy to me that I never had a chance to live outside as an adult, I've been locked up and in and out of the 'justice' and CPS system for my whole life.

Tay-K's Prison Letter

"Not sure if y'all know, but I got sentenced as an adult to 55 years in prison for a crime where I wasn't even the shooter, I wasn't even alleged to have a gun," he continued. "I was never even suspected to have pulled a trigger or hurt anyone. I was young and didn't have no positive figures around. Now that I'm older, I know how important focusing on leading by example is. I love my fans and I don't want anyone to think I'm promoting or really recommending violence.

"That's why I really dedicate a lot of my time in here to using the success of my music to have a positive impact on other young artists," he concluded. "Even if it's something small like taking a phone call or writing a letter to keep them positively inspired. Regardless of my situation, the movement is Eternal. #RR4L #FREEM3. Perpetually, Tay-K." Regardless of his case's status, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tay-K.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.