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While he’s continued releasing music as Silento, he’s yet to score another major hit.Īs the AJC notes, Hawk was arrested twice in one week last August on domestic violence and gun charges in California. Hawk rose to prominence in 2015 with his debut single, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” which became a viral hit and sparked a popular dance craze.

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Investigators are still working to uncover the motive for the shooting.” Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Watch Me (Whip / Nae Nae) While the police had no suspects at the time, the DKPD statement reads: “fter a thorough investigation, DKPD detectives identified Hawk as Rooks’ cousin, and the person responsible for Rooks’ murder. Video footage captured at least one gunshot, while there was also footage of several vehicles fleeing the scene at high speeds Investigators collected information and footage from the security cameras of several nearby residents. Trump Melts Down as Damning Indictment Goes Public According to an incident report, the officer found Rooks dead with multiple gunshot wounds to the face and leg, and at least eight bullet casings in the street. The shooting allegedly took place early in the morning on January 21st, with a police officer responding to a person shot call at around 3:30 a.m. DeKalb County Police Department February 1, 2021 Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder. He dropped his album, Fresh Outta High School, in August 2018.

Hawk told The AJC he released the song to prove his classmates wrong after losing a school talent show. The single has been certified six times platinum. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks' death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) was a social media phenomenon in 2015, and peaked at No. Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. Per the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawk was being held without bond as of late Monday.Ī representative for Hawk did not immediately return Rolling Stone’s request for comment. The DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying Silento - real name, Ricky Hawk - was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and charged with murder. Silento, the rapper known for his 2015 viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested Monday, February 1st, for the alleged murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks. It’s unclear when Hawk will next appear in court. The rapper was charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

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UPDATE (8/16): The rapper Silento (real name Ricky Hawk) was indicted by a grand jury on four charges, including murder, in connection with the shooting death of his cousin, Billboard reports.