Challenges in the Life of Tay-K in a Detailed Timeline
Life is full of challenges, and Tay-K faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Tay-K, or Taymor Travon McIntyre, is an American rapper and convicted murderer known primarily for his 2017 hit song "The Race." The song, which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum status, gained notoriety due to its lyrics detailing McIntyre's criminal activities and subsequent real-world manhunt leading to his arrest. He is currently serving a lengthy prison sentence.
1 day ago : Tay-K's Murder Trial: Jury Deliberates, Rapper Found Not Guilty in Photographer's Death.
Taymor 'Tay-K' McIntyre's capital murder trial continued with jury deliberations. He was found not guilty in the 2017 murder of a photographer. His former girlfriend testified as a key witness.
January 1, 2016: Involvement in Shooting of Sara Mutschlechner
On January 1, 2016, after a New Year's Eve event, Tay-K was present when Eric "Santana Sage" Johnson shot and killed Sara Mutschlechner following an argument.
January 2016: Named Bystander in Murder Case
In January 2016, Tay-K was identified as a bystander in a murder case that resulted in the conviction of one of his bandmates.
July 2016: Arrested on Capital Murder Charges
In July 2016, Tay-K and six others were arrested on capital murder charges related to the death of Ethan Walker during a home invasion.
July 26, 2016: Details of Home Invasion Conspiracy
On July 26, 2016, details emerged about how Megan Holt and Ariana Bharrat conspired with Tay-K to rob Zachary Beloate, leading to the fatal shooting of Ethan Walker.
2016: Involvement in Home Invasion
In 2016, Tay-K was implicated in a home invasion and robbery that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Ethan Walker.
January 2017: House Arrest
In January 2017, Tay-K was placed under house arrest while awaiting certification hearings.
March 2017: Flees House Arrest
In March 2017, while under house arrest, Tay-K cut off his ankle monitor and went on the run from the authorities.
March 27, 2017: Flees House Arrest
On March 27, 2017, Tay-K and Jalen Bell cut off their ankle monitors and fled to San Antonio, Texas. He posted a message on Twitter before fleeing.
April 23, 2017: Alleged Shooting of Mark Anthony Saldivar
On April 23, 2017, while on the run, Tay-K allegedly shot and killed Mark Anthony Saldivar during a robbery outside of a Chick-fil-A in San Antonio, Texas, leading to further legal challenges.
May 2017: Capture of Accomplice
In May 2017, the suspect who fled with Tay-K was captured by authorities.
June 30, 2017: Capture and Album Release
On June 30, 2017, Tay-K was captured in Elizabeth, New Jersey, after evading authorities for three months. On the same day, "The Race" was released. While Tay-K was detained, his debut album, Santana World, was released.
July 2017: Transferred to Adult Jail
In July 2017, Tay-K was transferred to an adult jail.
August 2017: Preliminary Certification Hearing
In August 2017, a hearing was held to decide whether Tay-K would be tried as a juvenile. It was decided that he would be tried as an adult.
October 3, 2017: Additional Capital Murder Charges
On October 3, 2017, additional capital murder charges were added to Tay-K's case, related to the shooting in San Antonio. He was held on $500,000 bail at the time.
2017: Alleged Second Murder
In 2017, while on the run, Tay-K allegedly shot and killed 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar, leading to a second murder charge.
February 2018: Bail Revoked
In February 2018, Tay-K's bail of $500,000 was revoked.
March 2018: Bond Request Denied
In March 2018, Tay-K's defense attorneys argued for bond, but State District Judge Wayne Salvant denied the request, citing concerns about glorification of his alleged crimes and his high-risk assessment.
May 10, 2018: Music removed from Spotify playlists
On May 10, 2018, Tay-K's management team claimed that his music, alongside XXXTentacion and R. Kelly, was removed from playlists sponsored or curated by Spotify as part of the platform's "Hate Content & Hateful Conduct" policy.
May 2018: No Death Penalty or Life Without Parole
In May 2018, it was confirmed that Tay-K would not face the death penalty or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. He faced 40 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole if convicted.
June 2018: Wrongful death lawsuit filed by Saldivar's family
In June 2018, the family of Mark Saldivar, a victim of the San Antonio shooting, filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages from McIntyre.
August 2, 2018: Charged with possession of a prohibited item
On August 2, 2018, while in jail, McIntyre was charged with possession of a prohibited item after a mobile phone was found hidden in his sock during a search.
March 1, 2019: Reports of forming a prison gang
On March 1, 2019, reports surfaced that McIntyre was allegedly forming a prison gang called the Rug Ratz, affiliated with the Crips, leading to his placement in solitary confinement after a tip to a warden. The Rug Ratz was reportedly named after the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name.
May 2, 2019: Skip Pepe files lawsuit against McIntyre and labels
On May 2, 2019, Skip Pepe and his wife filed a lawsuit against McIntyre, his former manager Ezra Averill, and labels 88 Classic and RCA Records, alleging they profited from McIntyre's violent crimes.
July 15, 2019: Guilty Plea for Aggravated Robbery
On July 15, 2019, the first day of his trial, Tay-K pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated robbery in the Mansfield home invasion case.
July 2019: Guilty Verdict and Sentencing
In July 2019, Tay-K was found guilty of murder for his involvement in the 2016 home invasion and sentenced to 55 years in prison.
July 19, 2019: Conviction for Murder and Robbery
On July 19, 2019, Tay-K was found guilty of murder and a third count of aggravated robbery, facing up to 99 years in prison. His song "The Race" was presented as evidence.
July 23, 2019: Sentencing
On July 23, 2019, Tay-K received a sentence of 55 years for murder, 30 years for one count of aggravated robbery, and 26 years for the remaining two counts of aggravated robbery, to be served concurrently. He was fined $21,000 and will be eligible for parole after 28 years.
August 2019: Extradition to Bexar County
In August 2019, Tay-K was extradited to the Bexar County Jail to await trial for the Mark Saldivar murder case.
November 2019: Indicted on Second Murder Charge
In November 2019, Tay-K was indicted on a second murder charge for allegedly shooting Mark Anthony Saldivar in 2017.
November 2019: Indictment for Capital Murder
In November 2019, a Bexar County grand jury indicted Tay-K for capital murder in the Mark Saldivar case.
February 2024: Plea Deal Rejection
In February 2024, Tay-K rejected his plea deal and decided to take the case to trial.
april 2025: Guilty phase of trial started
In april 2025 the guilty phase trial against Tay-K started.
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