Kevin Perez, known as Bronx rapper Kay Flock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on December 16, 2025, for racketeering, murder, and violent crimes committed as leader of the "Sev Side/DOA" gang. Rising to fame with drill music, he was convicted in 2025 of orchestrating shootings, including a 2021 murder.Â
Key details of Kay Flock's story include:
Conviction and Sentence:Â Following a March 2025 jury conviction, Kay Flock received a 30-year federal prison sentence for racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder, and firearm offenses.
Criminal Activity:Â Prosecutors described him as a violent gang leader who used his fame to fuel retaliatory shootings against rivals, contributing to violence in the Bronx.
The 2021 Case:Â He was arrested in December 2021 for the murder of 24-year-old Hwascar Hernandez in Harlem. While he was acquitted of that specific murder charge in the 2025 trial, he was convicted of other, broader racketeering charges related to the incident and others.
Rap Career and Violence:Â Prosecutors noted that while his music gained popularity, he continued to engage in, and brag about, violent acts.
Background: Defense attorneys highlighted that he grew up in a dangerous environment, with multiple friends dying from gun violence before he was 18, Wikipedia states he was 15 when he was first put on probation.Â
He was held at Rikers Island following his December 2021 arrest and later indicted federally.Â
