DJ Quik's son convicted of second-degree murder in California

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On Thursday, David Marvin Blake Jr., DJ Quik's son, was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred in Los Angeles in 2022. Last week, he was also convicted of discharging a firearm from a vehicle.

According to XXL, "The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. on May 25, 2022. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out between Cardoza and another man in Downey, Calif. Blake then fatally shot Cardoza Jr. from a nearby car and drove away. Cardozao suffered multiple gunshot wounds and later died at the hospital. Blake was arrested for the murder in Porter Ranch, Calif., the following day. He was held in custody on a $2 million bond."

Blake Jr. and DJ Quik/Instagram

The 31-year-old is facing a prison sentence of 40 years to life, with sentencing set for February 2026.

Before facing legal troubles, Blake Jr. was striving to follow in his father's footsteps by showcasing his musical talents. Instead of producing, he pursued a career as a rapper under the name D. Blake. According to Complex, "At the time of the shooting, Blake Jr. worked as a liaison for Isaac Galvan, a former Compton City Councilman. This year, he released a four-song EP titled Try My Best and was featured on DJ Quik's 2014 album The Midnight Life."

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