Jacksonville-based rapper Ksoo (real name Hakeem Robinson) was found guilty of first-degree murder today in connection with the January 2020 killing of Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr. That verdict comes after just three and a half hours of jury deliberation and means a mandatory life sentence under Florida law.
🎯 What Led to the Verdict
Prosecutors successfully argued Ksoo carried out a premeditated ambush: surveillance footage and dash-cam video allegedly show him shooting McCormick outside a staffing agency at Dames Point Plaza. The motive? A bloody rivalry between local gangs ATK (Ace’s Top Killers) and 6Block, fueled in part by a diss track igniting vengeance.
Jurors were also shown evidence tying Ksoo to the crime—fingerprints found inside a rifle in a getaway car, social media posts mocking the victim, and videos that prosecutors say depicted him planning or celebrating the violence.
👨👦 Dramatic Turn: His Father Testified
In a heartbreaking courtroom moment, Ksoo’s own father, Abdul Robinson Sr., took the stand and identified his son as the shooter, calling it “the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.” His shift came as part of a plea deal in which he faces reduced charges for accessory after the fact.
The emotional testimony confirmed family involvement in the gang-linked violence, casting the case into sharp relief as both personal tragedy and crime spectacle.
⚖️ Defense Response: “Mistaken Identity” Argument
Ksoo’s defense pushed back hard: they argued the surveillance witness descriptions didn’t match his build; he’s over six foot tall, whereas the shooter seemed shorter and slimmer. They also claimed his father and co-defendant Dominique Barner were incentivized witnesses, speaking under plea deals.
But that defence wasn't enough. With corroborating forensic testimony and multiple witness statements, the jury sided with prosecutors.
🧨 Why This Case Matters
This isn't just another hip-hop headline. Ksoo’s case touches on rising national scrutiny over:
How lyrics and artistic expression are used in criminal prosecutions,
Gang violence in localized rap scenes.
And familial betrayal in criminal justice—a father identifying his own son in court is tragic and rare.
Moreover, Ksoo faces another trial for a separate 2019 murder (of 16-year-old Adrian “Bibby” Gainer Jr.), making this saga far from over.
✅ Bottom Line
Ksoo has been convicted of first-degree murder—with a life sentence coming—after a swift jury decision backed by video, fingerprints, and emotional testimony from within his own family. The case lifts the curtain on how art, violence, and loyalty intersect in modern street rap culture.
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