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
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.