Crime

Silento Issues Statement After Getting 30 Years For Killing Cousin

By HHL JT
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Earlier this week, Silento pleaded guilty in a Georgia court to charges of voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and concealing the death of another in the 2021 murder of his cousin.

The 27-year-old was sentenced to 30 years.

Following the sentencing, Silento apologized for his actions and vowed to continue to make music in prison.

Silento's cousin, 34-year-old Frederick Rooks, was found shot in the face and the legs in DeKalb County, Georgia. He died in the ambulance, and police quickly arrested Silento for his murder.

Silento, who is known for the 2015 viral sensation "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", had been displaying mental health issues before killing his cousin.

In 2020, he was arrested for threatening his girlfriend with a hatchet.

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