Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Kay Flock Sentenced to 30 Years
Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, is a 22-year-old rapper from the Bronx.
He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in a gang called Sev Side/DOA and for several shootings that hurt people.
The judge said Kay Flock made his music famous by talking about these violent acts, which sent the wrong message to young people.
Kay Flock said he had changed and deserved a second chance, but the judge said he showed no real remorse for what he did.
The judge also considered that Kay Flock grew up in a dangerous neighborhood and had lost friends to gun violence.
Despite this, the judge felt a long prison sentence was necessary to send a strong message about the consequences of violence.
Kay Flock, real name Kevin Perez, is a 22-year-old Bronx drill rapper.
He was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for racketeering, attempted murder, and firearms charges.
The charges are related to his involvement in the Sev Side/DOA gang and multiple shootings.
He used his music and social media to glorify violence and taunt victims.
The sentence includes five years of supervised release, and the judge noted Perez's lack of remorse.
- Who
- Kay Flock (Kevin Perez), a 22-year-old Bronx drill rapper
- What
- Sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for racketeering, attempted murder, and firearms charges
- When
- Sentenced on Tuesday (specific date not provided)
- Where
- Southern District of New York
- Why
- Convicted of involvement in the Sev Side/DOA gang and using violence to intimidate rivals, with his music glorifying these acts
Prosecution
Defense
Sentence Length
Prosecution
Prosecutors asked for a 50-year sentence, citing the severity of the crimes and Perez's lack of remorse.
Defense
Defense attorney Michael Ashley argued for the mandatory minimum of 10 years, highlighting Perez's upbringing and influence from an older man.
Remorse and Accountability
Prosecution
Prosecutors and the judge noted Perez's lack of remorse and his glorification of violence in his music and social media.
Defense
Perez claimed he had changed and that he was a different person now compared to when he was 18, deserving of a second chance.
- Full Name
- Kevin Perez
- Age
- 22
- Profession
- Rapper
- Gang Affiliation
- Sev Side/DOA
- Charges
- Racketeering, Attempted Murder, Firearms
- Sentence
- 30 years in prison
- Supervised Release
- 5 years
- Notable Song
- Not In The Mood
- Notable Achievement
- Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month (November 2021)
- Debut Album
- The D.O.A. Tape
