Hip-hop artist arrested for murder after rap confession

Kenjuan McDaniel's vehicle matched the description of the vehicle used in the crime. Photo: LAS VEGAS METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The rapper was arrested on murder charges in 2021 after he released a music video describing the murder, according to US court records.

Kenjuan McDaniel, 25, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with open murder in a fatal shooting. weapons after Las Vegas police said he «confessed to murder in the lyrics of his song.»

Mr. McDaniel was a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Randall Wallace, who was shot in the head 9th of September. 18, 2021 due to the involvement of a vehicle that matched the description of the one used during the crime.

In July, a detective discovered a YouTube music video for «The Biggest Finn 4800» posted on McDaniel's account, according to the arrest warrant , obtained by local media.

«Detectives noted that the music video contained a sufficient level of similarity to details of a murder,» it said.

Footage McDaniel's music video in which he raps about murder

«This includes the fact that Kenjuan admitted to the murder in his lyrics. … The details provided by Kenjuan in his music video have not been made public and will not become public knowledge,» — added in the message.

The song Fadee Free has the lyrics: «I'm the reason he's dead, we still mock him when he dies, not the reason he's dead, so celebrate the reason his mama cries.»

Other lyrics quoted were: «Parked the car, back on your feet, smartest way to slip, drove in, double lock, man, make sure you get your body.»

Mr. McDaniel also referred to «midget» in the song, which was Mr. Wallace's nickname, according to 8NewsNow, a local news channel.

The statement said Mr. McDaniel reenacted elements of the murder that were «consistent with evidence at the scene «.

The document added: «The facts collected during the investigation were obtained separately from the music video. The music video further confirmed the investigation.»

‌McDaniel's bail was set at $1 million (£801,000) with electronic monitoring on Thursday, according to court records.