Tay-K Found Guilty of Murder Again and May Face Up to 99 Years in Prison

April 15, 2025 8

Tay-K, the rapper known for his hit song “The Race,” has been found guilty of murder once again. This marks his second murder conviction. The court case took place in San Antonio, Texas, where Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, was convicted for the 2017 killing of photographer Mark Anthony Saldivar.

The rapper is already serving a 55-year sentence for another murder. This new conviction could add up to 99 more years in prison. The final sentence will be decided by a jury, while a judge will choose if Tay-K serves the new time at the same time (concurrently) or after his current sentence (consecutively).

Details of the Case

The incident happened in 2017 when Tay-K was on the run from police. He had escaped house arrest and was avoiding capture after being charged in another case. During this time, he met Saldivar for a photoshoot. Tay-K’s then-girlfriend, Joanna Reyes, set up the meeting.

Reyes testified that Tay-K asked for Saldivar’s backpack. When Saldivar refused, a fight broke out. He jumped on the hood of the car, trying to get his stuff back. Reyes said Tay-K pointed a gun at her and told her to make him get off. When she couldn’t, Tay-K opened the car door, leaned out, and shot Saldivar.

Reyes admitted she didn’t tell police right away because she was scared. She said Tay-K threatened her and her family. Reyes had also been charged but took a plea deal for a lesser charge. She was accused of tampering with evidence and became a witness for the state.

Tay-K’s Criminal History

This is not the rapper’s first run-in with the law. In 2019, he was found guilty of murder and aggravated robbery in a 2016 home invasion. He received a 30-year sentence for murder and two 13-year sentences for robbery. Those are being served concurrently.

Tay-K’s song “The Race” was a major hit and even got platinum status. The song talked about him running from the police, which matched real-life events. It became popular on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, where his music continues to get streams despite his legal troubles.

You can read more about his past conviction on this CBS News article, which details his first sentencing.

Written by: Power Radio

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