American Rapper Silento Sentenced to 30 Years Behind Bars for Murder
American rapper Silento has been handed a 30-year prison sentence for the murder of his cousin.
The 27-year-old artist pled guilty to charges including possession of a firearm and aggravated assault. Back in 2021, Silento admitted to fatally shooting his 34-year-old cousin, Frederick Rooks III.
According to reports, the DeKalb County Police discovered Rooks with multiple gunshot wounds on January 21, 2021. Investigations revealed that Rooks was last seen with Silento in a white BMW SUV. Shortly after the shooting, security footage from a neighbor’s home captured the same vehicle speeding away from the scene.
Following the arrest, Silento’s publicist, Chanel Hudson, stated that the rapper has been battling mental health challenges for several years.
Prior to this tragic incident, Silento faced charges in August 2020 for allegedly assaulting two individuals with a hatchet in their home. In a 2019 interview on the medical talk show ‘The Doctors,’ he candidly spoke about his struggles, saying, “I have been fighting demons my whole life. I don’t know if these demons will ever go away.”
This sentencing marks a somber chapter in the rapper’s life, highlighting the complex intersection of mental health and the consequences of violent actions.