Mac Critter, Gucci Mane’s artist, is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
The Memphis rapper, whose real name is Daniel Bates, was arrested last month in connection with a fatal shooting in Memphis.
According to an affidavit obtained by ABC24 from the Memphis Police Department, officers responded to a shooting on December 21 and discovered Markeith Taylor dead at the scene. According to a witness, an SUV carrying four men pulled into a vacant lot. As the four men pulled out guns, a man identified as Bates called out to the victim, who walked over.
At 11:57 am, Officers responded to a shooting in the 600 Block of Wells Avenue. A male victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. There is no suspect information. Call 901-528-CASH w/tips. pic.twitter.com/EC76OSliQR
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) December 21, 2022
Gary Taylor, one of the suspects, allegedly shot the victim several times and continued firing after the victim had fallen to the ground. The men then took off in the SUV.
Bates was officially charged on December 29 and is still being held at Shelby County Jail, according to TMZ. Taylor is also charged with first-degree murder.
Both Bates and Taylor are known gang members, according to police affidavits.
Following Bates’ arrest, someone on his team posted a message on Instagram. “Mac said he’ll be home soon,” the post said. “From small to enormous… He wants to thank all of his fans for their unwavering support since day one!!!!”
In October, the 25-year-old signed with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records and collaborated with him on songs such as “Dawg” and “Shit Crazy (Remix).”
Gucci has had a difficult month. He recently lamented the death of his artist Big Scarr, who died of an overdose on December 22.
