Silentó
American rapper (born 1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Lamar "Ricky" Hawk[3] (born January 22, 1998), better known as Silentó (/ˈsaɪləntoʊ/) or Prince Silentó, is an American rapper and singer.[4] He is best known for his 2015 debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", which charted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 when he was 17. He later released a project titled Fresh Outta High School in August 2018 after some delay. He is from Stone Mountain, Georgia.[5]
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Birth name | Richard Lamar Hawk |
Also known as | Ricky Hawk |
Born | (1998-01-22) January 22, 1998 (age 26) Stone Mountain, Georgia, U.S. |
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Years active | 2015–2021 |
Website | Official website (archived) |
Criminal status | Incarcerated, awaiting trial[1] |
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Date apprehended | February 1, 2021 (2021-02-01) |
In May of 2019, he appeared on the daytime talk show The Doctors to publicly share about his adverse childhood experiences and his battle with his resulting mental health issues.[6]
On February 1, 2021, he was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia and charged with multiple murder-related counts in the shooting death of his cousin, Frederick Rooks following earlier charges including domestic violence, assault, and possession of a firearm. He remains in police custody.