# Kay Flock

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American rapper (born 2003)

Kay Flock Kay Flock performing in 2021 Background information Born Kevin Perez[1] (2003-04-20) April 20, 2003 (age 23) [2] Belmont, Bronx, New York City, U.S. Genres Hip hop drill Occupation Rapper Years active 2020–2025 Label Capitol Website kayflockmusic.com Criminal information Criminal status Incarcerated Criminal charge Attempted murder Racketeering Penalty 30 years imprisonment Date apprehended March 20, 2025 Imprisoned at USP Florence High, Florence, Colorado U.S.

Musical artist

**Kevin Perez** (born April 20, 2003), known professionally as **Kay Flock**, is an American rapper. Hailing from [the Bronx](/source/The_Bronx), he began his career in 2020 and rose to fame through a variety of singles, most notably "[Shake It](/source/Shake_It_(Kay_Flock_song))". He released his debut mixtape, *The D.O.A. Mix tape* in 2021.

## Early life

Perez was born on April 20, 2003, in [the Bronx](/source/The_Bronx), New York City; he is half Dominican and Puerto Rican.[3] He later described the area he grew up in as "dangerous". Perez‘s half brother on his father's side is fellow Bronx drill rapper JoWvttz, named Johnny Hernandez.[4]

## Career

Kay Flock began his music career in May 2020, issuing his first single, "FTO";[5] other songs that he released following this included "Opp Spotter" (featuring [B-Lovee](/source/B-Lovee)), "Brotherly Love" (featuring B-Lovee and Dougie B) and "PSA".[6]

Kay Flock released his debut mixtape, *The D.O.A. Tape*, on November 5, 2021, which peaked at number one on the [Heatseekers charts](/source/Heatseekers_charts). In August, he released "Is Ya Ready"; the song was named within journalist [Jon Caramanica](/source/Jon_Caramanica)'s top 28 songs of 2021.[7] He later released "Being Honest",[8] which samples "[Changes](/source/Changes_(XXXTentacion_song))" by [XXXTentacion](/source/XXXTentacion).[9] The song was said to be "reminiscent of [G Herbo](/source/G_Herbo)" and was named within *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*'s top 38 rap songs of 2021 and top 100 songs of 2021.[9][10] A remix of the song, featuring G Herbo, was released in November.[11]

In October, he was featured on "[Not in the Mood](/source/Not_in_the_Mood)" by [Lil Tjay](/source/Lil_Tjay), which also featured [Fivio Foreign](/source/Fivio_Foreign).[12] The song peaked at number 61 on the [*Billboard* Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100). In November, Kay Flock was named *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*'s Hip Hop Rookie of the Month.[13] During an interview with *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*, he stated that his style of rapping was compared to [King Von](/source/King_Von) and [Pop Smoke](/source/Pop_Smoke),[6] with [Asian Doll](/source/Asian_Doll) saying that Von would have been a fan of Kay Flock.[14]

In April 2022, Kay Flock released ["Shake It"](/source/Shake_It_(Kay_Flock_song)) with Dougie B and [Cardi B](/source/Cardi_B), featuring Bory300;[15] it peaked at number 51 on the *Billboard* Hot 100. The track was leaked months prior, although the leaked version of the song featured [Yonkers](/source/Yonkers) rapper Mula Gzz, whose verse was replaced with Cardi’s.[16]

## Personal life

He endorsed [Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign](/source/Donald_Trump_2024_presidential_campaign).[17]

### Legal issues

When Perez was 15, he was charged with third-degree robbery and received one year probation.

On November 12, 2021, Perez was arrested for having an illegal weapon (gun), but the case has never been adjudicated, thus, no charges were ever filed.

On December 23, 2021, Perez was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing 24-year-old Oscar Hernandez, also known as OY Wasca and/or Honcho, in [Manhattan](/source/Manhattan), [Harlem](/source/Harlem), New York.[18] According to the [New York Police Department](/source/New_York_City_Police_Department), on December 16, 2021, as Perez walked past a barbershop near the scene of the crime,[19] Hernandez ran out of the shop before allegedly being shot in the neck and back by Perez. Hernandez later died from his injuries at [Mount Sinai Hospital](/source/Mount_Sinai_Hospital_(Manhattan)).[20] After Perez was named as the main suspect in the investigation, he turned himself in to the NYPD on December 23, 2021. He was sent to Rikers Island and was held without bond.

On February 23, 2023, Perez and seven others were federally indicted on [racketeering](/source/Racketeering) charges, with federal law enforcement also picking up his murder case. He is currently facing federal [first-degree murder](/source/First-degree_murder_(United_States_law)) charges, attempted murder allegedly taking place on November 10, 2021, and racketeering charges in relation to the Sevside/DOA crew and was moved from Rikers Island to a federal prison pending trial. Perez was initially facing the death penalty, but on July 31, 2023, the US government said they would no longer seek the death penalty in his case.

Perez is the only defendant in the indictment who has not entered into a plea agreement with the Government. He took it to trial, which started March 10, 2025. If he were found guilty on all charges, he faced mandatory life in prison. [21]

On March 20, 2025, Perez was convicted of attempted murder and racketeering charges linked to the Sevside/DOA gang. However, he was acquitted of the murder charge of Oscar Hernandez after the jury accepted his self-defense claim. The sentencing for the remaining convictions was scheduled for December 16, 2025, with Perez facing a minimum of 10 years and a maximum sentence of life in prison; prosecutors asked for a fifty-year sentence. On December 16, 2025, Perez was sentenced to 30 years in prison on racketeering and attempted murder charges.[22] He is currently incarcerated at [USP Florence High](/source/USP_Florence_High), [Florence, Colorado](/source/Florence%2C_Colorado).

## Discography

### Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions US Heat [23] The D.O.A. Tape Released: November 5, 2021 Label: Capitol Records Format: CD, digital download, streaming 3

### Singles

#### As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US [24] US R&B/HH [25] NZ Hot [26] "FTO" 2020 — — — The D.O.A. Tape (Care Package) "Opp Spotter" (with B-Lovee) — — — The D.O.A. Tape "Speed Racing" (with B-Lovee) — — — "Brotherly Love" (with B-Lovee and Dougie B) 2021 — — — "T Cardi" (with Dougie B, Lil Skrap 1090 and Justo B) — — — "Being Honest" — — — RIAA: Gold[27] "Is Ya Ready" — — — RIAA: Gold[27] "PSA" — — — RIAA: Platinum[27] "Being Honest (Remix)" (with G Herbo) —[A] — — "Shake It" (with Dougie B and Cardi B, featuring Bory300) 2022 51 14 9 RIAA: Platinum[27] The D.O.A. Tape (Care Package) "Make a Movie" (featuring Fivio Foreign) — — — "Brotherly Love (Pt. 2)" (featuring B-Lovee and Dougie B) — — — "DOA" (featuring Set Da Trend) — — — "Geeked Up" (with Gucci Mane) — — —

#### As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album US [24] US R&B/HH [25] "Not in the Mood" (Lil Tjay featuring Fivio Foreign and Kay Flock) 2021 61 22 Non-album single

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** "Being Honest (Remix)" did not enter the *Billboard* Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the [Bubbling Under Hot 100](/source/Bubbling_Under_Hot_100) chart.[28]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-pf_1-0)** Bloom, Madison; Strauss, Matthew (January 4, 2022). ["Kay Flock Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charge, Lawyer Investigating Allegations"](https://pitchfork.com/news/kay-flock-arrested-on-first-degree-murder-charge-lawyer-investigating-allegations/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Leung, Yasmine (December 24, 2021). ["What is Kay Flock's real name? Question trends after rapper deletes his IG"](https://www.thefocus.news/celebrity/what-is-kay-flock-real-name/). *thefocus.news*. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Mogeni, Rodah (February 3, 2023). ["Kay Flock's real name, bio, parents, nationality, career, profiles, net worth"](https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/151954-kay-flocks-real-age-bio-parents-nationality-career-profiles-net-worth/). *Briefly*. Retrieved January 2, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Hunter, Xavier (September 1, 2021). ["KAY FLOCK – BEING HONEST"](https://www.wyexpect.com/stories/kay-flock-bronxs-biggest-drill-star). *wyexpect.com*. Retrieved January 12, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Kay Flock Biography, Songs, & Albums"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/kay-flock-mn0004127592/biography). *AllMusic*. Retrieved January 25, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-xxl_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-xxl_6-1) Seabrook III, Robby (December 1, 2021). ["The Break Presents – Kay Flock"](https://www.xxlmag.com/kay-flock-interview-the-break/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved November 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Pareles, Jon; Caramanica, Jon; Zoladz, Lindsay (December 7, 2021). ["Best Songs of 2021"](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/07/arts/music/best-songs.html). *[New York Times](/source/New_York_Times)*. Retrieved March 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Pierre, Alphonse (September 1, 2021). ["Listen to Kay Flocks "Being Honest": The Ones"](https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/kay-flock-being-honest-new-song-listen/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved March 23, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-pitchfork_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-pitchfork_9-1) Helfand, Raphael; et al. (December 13, 2021). ["The 38 Best Rap Songs of 2021"](https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-rap-songs-2021/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved January 11, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** St. Asaph, Katherine; et al. (December 6, 2021). ["The 100 Best Songs of 2021"](https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-songs-2021/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Cho, Regina (November 4, 2021). ["G Herbo hops on Kay Flock's "Being Honest (Remix)""](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-11-04/127282/g-herbo-hops-on-kay-flocks-being-honest-remix/). [Revolt](/source/Revolt_(TV_network)). Retrieved November 8, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Espinoza, Joshua (October 23, 2021). ["Lil Tjay Drops Video for "Not in the Mood" f/ Fivio Foreign and Kay Flock"](https://www.complex.com/music/lil-tjay-fivio-foreign-kay-flock-not-in-the-mood-video). [Complex Networks](/source/Complex_Networks). Retrieved March 23, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Panaligan, EJ (November 24, 2021). ["Kay Flock: November R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kay-flock-november-hip-hop-rookie-of-the-month-1235000570/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 10, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Zidel, Alex (January 6, 2022). ["Asian Doll Snaps At Fan Who Says She's Embarrassing King Von"](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/380881-asian-doll-snaps-at-fan-who-says-shes-embarrassing-king-von-news). *hotnewhiphop.com*. Retrieved January 11, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["CARDI B, KAY FLOCK, BORY300 & DOUGIE B CONNECT IN 'SHAKE IT'"](https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.29832/title.cardi-b-kay-flock-bory300-dougie-b-connect-in-shake-it). *[HipHopDX](/source/HipHopDX)*. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** [*Kay Flock- Shake It (ORIGINAL FULL UNRELEASED)*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jm6UslZua8), retrieved April 18, 2022

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Paul, Bryson (October 3, 2024). ["Rap Sheet: The Hip-Hop Stars Endorsing Trump or Harris"](https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/hip-hop-stars-endorsing-donald-trump-and-kamala-harris-for-president-20731341). *Dallas Observer*. Retrieved June 16, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Parascandola, Rocco; Moynihan, Ellen; Annese, John (December 27, 2021). [barbershop-20211228-zggpfjlz7vftli2gbsuq4fbtae-story.html "Rapper Kay Flock charged in Harlem slaying; NYPD got tip someone else was shooter"](https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-rapper-charged-killing-outside-sugarhill's). *nydailynews.com*. Retrieved April 17, 2022. {{[cite web](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_web)}}: Check |url= value ([help](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:CS1_errors#bad_url))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Coleman, C. Vernon (December 24, 2021). ["Kay Flock Arrested For Murder"](https://www.xxlmag.com/kay-flock-arrested-murder/). *[XXL](/source/XXL_(magazine))*. Retrieved April 17, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Photo shows suspect in Harlem barbershop murder"](https://abc7ny.com/harlem-shooting-murder-nypd-crimestoppers/11351549/). *[ABC7NY](/source/ABC7NY)*. December 17, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** Espinoza, Joshua (February 23, 2023). ["Kay Flock Indicted on Racketeering Conspiracy Charges"](https://www.complex.com/music/kay-flock-indicted-federal-racketeering-conspiracy-charges). *[Complex](/source/Complex_(magazine))*. Retrieved February 24, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["Kay Flock Found Guilty of Racketeering, Attempted Murder and Firearm Charges"](https://www.hot97.com/news/kay-flock-found-guilty-of-racketeering-attempted-murder-and-firearm-charges/). *Hot 97*. Retrieved March 20, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Panaligan, E. J. (November 24, 2021). ["Kay Flock: November R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/kay-flock-november-hip-hop-rookie-of-the-month-1235000570/). *Billboard*. Retrieved March 29, 2025. The D.O.A. Tape, was released earlier this month and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-US_24-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-US_24-1) Peaks on the *Billboard* Hot 100: - ["Shake It"](/source/Shake_It_(Kay_Flock_song)): ["Cardi B Chart History - Billboard Hot 100"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/cardi-b/chart-history/hsi/). [Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)). Retrieved November 3, 2023. - "[Not in the Mood](/source/Not_in_the_Mood)": ["Lil Tjay Chart History - Billboard Hot 100"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-tjay/chart-history/hsi/). [Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine)). Retrieved November 3, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-US-R&B/HH_25-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-US-R&B/HH_25-1) Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs: - "Shake It": ["Cardi B Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/cardi-b/chart-history/bsi/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 3, 2023. - "Not in the Mood": ["Lil Tjay Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/lil-tjay/chart-history/bsi/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["NZ Hot Singles Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2022-04-22). [Recorded Music NZ](/source/Recorded_Music_NZ). April 25, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RIAA_27-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RIAA_27-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-RIAA_27-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-RIAA_27-3) ["American certifications – Kay Flock"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Kay+Flock&ti=&format=&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved November 3, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** ["G Herbo Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/g-herbo/chart-history/hbu/). *Billboard*. Retrieved April 26, 2022.

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