Silento Indicted by Georgia Grand Jury for Murder of His Cousin

He’s currently being held in Dekalb County Jail without bond.

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Silento has been indicted for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks by a Georgia grand jury.

The shooting took place last January where Richard Lamar “Ricky” Hawk, aka Silento, was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia. The 23-year-old, known for his 2015 Billboard No. 1 track “Watch Me” was charged with four counts for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm.

Silento is currently being held in DeKalb County Jail without bond.

In other music news, SqueakPIVOT of Saba‘s Pivot Gang has died at 26 years old.

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