MHD, a French “Afro Trap” rapper, was sentenced to 12 years in jail after being found guilty of killing a 23-year-old man in Paris in 2018. According to Sky News, the rapper, whose true name is Mohamed Sylla, was part of a group who fatally assaulted Loic K.
Five other people involved in the murder were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 10 to 18 years. However, three defendants were acquitted by the court. Following his conviction, MHD issued a statement stating that he was innocent.
“From the beginning, I have maintained my innocence in this case and I will continue to maintain my innocence,” the 29-year-old said, per AFP.
The man is believed to have died after being hit by a black Mercedes Benz before being beaten and stabbed by multiple persons. Though MHD claimed he was not involved in the tragic assault, footage shot by a homeowner confirmed the rapper’s vehicle.
Other witnesses, according to AFP, used his hairstyle and jumper to pin him to the crime site.