What is Silentó’s net worth? Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) rapper’s fame explored
Silentó rose to fame after his song ‘Watch Me Whip/Nae Nae’ became an instant hit. Recently, he was arrested and charged for his cousin’s murder. Here’s a look at his net worth and career over the years.
The 23-year-old star, whose real name is Richard “Ricky” Lamar Hawk was taken into custody on Monday, February 1, 2021. The news of his arrest was confirmed by DeKalb County Police Department. “Today, Ricky Hawk, 23, was arrested for the murder of his cousin Frederick Rooks, 34. On January 21, the DeKalb County Police Department investigated Rooks’ death after he was found shot on Deep Shoals Circle. Hawk is in the DeKalb County Jail charged with Murder,” read the tweet.
Police: Rapper Silento charged with murder in shooting death
FILE - In this June 26, 2016, file photo, Silento arrives at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. On Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, authorities said Atlanta rapper Silento has been arrested and charged with murder in the January shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) February 02, 2021 - 7:12 AM
ATLANTA - Silento, the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song âWatch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),â was arrested Monday and charged with murder in the shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin, authorities said.
DeKalb County police said in a statement on Twitter that the 23-year-old rapper whose legal name is Ricky Hawk was arrested in that suburb of Atlanta. The police statement said he is in the county jail, charged with murder in connection with the Jan. 21 death of Frederick Rooks.
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Silento, the rapper known for his 2015 viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was arrested Monday, February 1st, for the alleged murder of his cousin, Frederick Rooks.
The DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia confirmed the arrest in a statement, saying Silento real name, Ricky Hawk was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and charged with murder. Per the
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hawk was being held without bond as of late Monday.
A representative for Hawk did not immediately return