Tay-K, whose real name is Taymor Travon McIntyre, is an American former rapper and convicted murderer born on June 16, 2000. He gained notoriety for his 2017 song "The Race," which he recorded and released while on the run from the police after escaping house arrest related to capital murder charges. The song peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became popular due to its references to his criminal activities and evasion of law enforcement

. McIntyre's criminal history includes being charged in connection with a 2016 home invasion and robbery that resulted in the death of 21-year-old Ethan Walker. He was initially released on house arrest but cut off his ankle monitor and fled. He was captured on June 30, 2017, the same day "The Race" was released

. In 2019, Tay-K was convicted of murder for the 2016 home invasion killing and sentenced to 55 years in prison. In 2025, he was convicted of a second murder for the 2017 shooting death of 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar during an attempted robbery while McIntyre was on the run. For this second conviction, he was sentenced to 80 years in prison

. In summary, Tay-K is a rapper who rose to fame amid serious criminal charges and is currently serving lengthy prison sentences for two separate murders