The songwriter, whose real name is Ricky Hawk, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and three other charges in relation to the killing.

Silentó, known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” pleaded guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his cousin.

Atlanta rapper Silentó entered a plea of guilty but mentally ill on Thursday to charges that he killed his cousin in 2021. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his crimes, according to a statement from DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston.