US rapper Mystikal pleads guilty to third-degree rape in 2022 arrest

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Guardian staffMarch 17, 2026 at 11:23 PM

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US rapper Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Tyler, pleaded guilty to third-degree rape in a Louisiana court on Tuesday, stemming from his 2022 arrest. Tyler, 55, originally faced more serious charges, including first-degree rape, but the guilty plea was part of a deal that reduced the severity of the case. He now faces up to 20 years in prison. The charges arose from a victim's report that Tyler raped, beat, and choked her, also taking her phone and keys and forcing her to send him money. Mystikal previously served six years in prison for a 2004 sexual assault conviction and has a history of domestic abuse allegations. His sentencing hearing is tentatively scheduled for June.

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