American rapper Silento, best known for his 2015 hit ‘Watch me(Whip/Nae Nae)’, is again in limelight. According to Variety, the rapper has been arrested and alleged for his cousin’s murder.
As per the reports, the rapper whose real name is Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested by the DeKalb County Police Department on 21st January.
The DeKalb County Police Department announced the news in a tweet on Monday (local time), writing, “Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks’ death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder.”
Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks' death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder. #WeAreDKPD pic.twitter.com/AfaA8CtXgx
— DeKalb County Police Department (@DeKalbCountyPD) February 1, 2021
A representative for the DeKalb County Police Department said that they investigated a shooting on January 21 at approximately 3:30 am after Rooks was found in the roadway, suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Rooks was pronounced dead at the scene.
Until now the actual reason for firing isn’t clear. But Police have found previous criminal records of Rapper Ricky Hawk. Furthermore, last year the Rapper was booked for domestic violence. Later the following year he was arrested for over speeding.