Corey Walker took accountability for his role in the murder of Pop Smoke, which was also carried out by three other killers.
Corey Walker, the sole adult charged with the murder of Pop Smoke, apologized in court to the rapper’s family and close ones on Friday (February 21), per Rolling Stone. In Los Angeles, the court handed him a 29-year sentence for the 2020 incident following a guilty plea to voluntary manslaughter and home invasion robbery. The charges also involved multiple gun and gang caveats.
During his apology, Walker also thanked his defense lawyers, Kellen Davis and Deion Benjamin, for “helping [him] avoid a much more harsh punishment.” His sentencing marks the final chapter in a case that shook the hip-hop community, cutting short the life of one of rap’s most promising young voices.
Despite the legal closure, Pop Smoke’s legacy continues to thrive through his music and influence, as fans and artists alike keep his name alive.
