Looks like Tay-K’s viral hit “The Race” was a factor in his 55-year sentencing in his murder case.

On Tuesday morning the rapper was found guilty of murder and aggravated robbery. The Fader reported that the visuals for “The Race” were used as evidence.

The video was reportedly played for the prosecutors during a sentencing hearing on Monday and was accompanied with a print-out of the lyrics.

Following his arrest for the murder of Ethan Walker, 21, on July 2016, Tay-K was placed on house arrest before cutting off his bracelet and becoming a fugitive in March 2017.

During his run, he recorded “The Race” which detailed his time running from the law. The record and music video ultimately swayed prosecutors to give the Texas rapper 55 years in prison for murder, two concurrent 13-year prison sentences for aggravated robbery, and an additional 30-year sentence for another count of aggravated robbery.

Check out the video for “The Race” below:

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Tay K’s trail is set to begin as jury selection started on Monday in Tarrant County. The Texas rapper is accused of killing a man at 16-years-old, the story would be the subject of “The Race,” a viral hit, which music video showed Tay-K posing next to a wanted poster of himself.

The rapper, born Taymor McIntyre, is now 19-years-old and according to NBC Dallas is getting ready to go to trial for the killing of 21-year-old Ethan Walker. The murder is said to have occurred during a home invasion.

Tay-K was originally released on house arrest, however, he cut off his monitor and went on the run. During his flee from officials, he allegedly killed another man, a photographer from San Antonio that he hired to take pictures of him. In addition, Tay-K also allegedly robbed and attacked a 65-year-old man in an Arlington Park.

“The Race” has now been viewed over 174 million times on Youtube and victims and their families are now looking to sue the rapper and his promoters for the revenue made off rapping about the crimes committed.

Tay-K’s trial is estimated to last one week with opening statements and testimonies to start Tuesday (July 16). Tay-K is currently facing 40 years behind bars.

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