Industry Jul 10, 2026

DJ Quik's Son Sentenced for Murder; Rapper Asks for Privacy

David Marvin Blake, Jr. was sentenced to 15 years to life for his part in a 2022 shooting that killed 33-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr.

Originally published by Billboard
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DJ Quik's Son Sentenced for Murder; Rapper Asks for Privacy

David Marvin Blake, Jr., son of rapper DJ Quik, has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. The conviction stems from his involvement in a 2022 shooting that resulted in the death of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. DJ Quik has addressed the situation, referring to his son's actions as a "mistake" and requesting that fans refrain from further inquiries. Originally reported by Billboard.

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