Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Rape, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

Mystikal Pleads Guilty to Rape, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison

I-TEAM: Mystikal enters guilty plea to rape charges in courtAscension Parish, LA — Rapper Mystikal has accepted a guilty plea to third-degree rape charges stemming from an assault in July 2022, ending years of legal uncertainty. The New Orleans artist now faces up to 20 years in prison. A judge has ordered a presentence investigation to determine his final sentence.

BREAKING: Mystikal Accepts Guilty Plea To Rape Charge, Facing 20 Years  https://t.co/cWQsDY3RY6According to court records and reporting from AllHipHop, the victim stated that Mystikal physically assaulted her at his Prairieville home, including punching, choking, and pulling her braids. He accused her of stealing $100, confiscated her keys and phone, and trapped her inside the house. While searching for the alleged cash, the victim discovered meth in a drawer. Authorities also reported finding heroin, Xanax, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia throughout the home.

The victim described extreme mood swings from Mystikal, from angry outbursts over the missing money to profuse apologies. During one such episode, he allegedly pushed her onto a bed and sexually assaulted her. Following the assault, he reportedly forced her to send him money via CashApp, taking $150 plus a $50 bonus from her account.

US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest |  Louisiana | The GuardianMedical staff later confirmed that the victim’s injuries matched her account of events. This case mirrors Mystikal’s 2003 conviction for sexually assaulting his hairstylist, for which he served six years in prison and remains a registered sex offender.

Mystikal has been held without bond since his 2022 arrest. Initially entering a not guilty plea, he changed his plea this week. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office emphasized that Mystikal would not receive special treatment due to his celebrity status. Sentencing will follow the presentence investigation, which will determine whether he faces the maximum 20-year term or a lesser sentence.