Teen rapper Baby K, whose real name is Kaeden Holland, has entered a guilty plea in a Maryland court in connection to an attempted murder charge over an incident on a Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) bus in May 2023.
The incident, which has stirred significant public interest and concern, involved Holland and three other teenagers storming onto a school bus around 5 p.m. on May 1, 2023.
They attempted to carry out a shooting directed at another student, but the firearm jammed, preventing a tragedy.
The intended victim escaped with minor injuries, but the occurrence has raised questions about the influence of Drill Rap on youth.
Holland, who was 15 at the time of the incident but now 16, faces a substantial sentence as part of the plea deal.
The court agreement suggests a 60-year sentence, with 35 years suspended, leaving Holland to serve 25 years if the judge approves the plea.
Slated for sentencing on May 17, the proposed arrangement also involves Holland’s incarceration at the Patuxent Institution, a maximum-security adult facility known for its therapy and counseling programs, as reported by Patch.
This case sheds light on the broader issue of Drill Rap’s impact on youthful behavior.
Drill Rap, a sub-genre of Hip-Hop known for its gritty, violent lyrics and portrayal of gang culture, has been linked to a surge in violence among youth around the world.
Critics argue that the genre glamorizes criminal behavior and encourages impressionable young fans like Holland to emulate the aggressive personas they idolize.
