David Blake Jr., the son of DJ Quik, was convicted of second-degree homicide and now faces a possible life sentence.

DJ Quik’s son, David Blake Jr., was discovered responsible Thursday of second-degree homicide and firing from a car within the 2022 killing of Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. in Downey, California, ending a high-profile case that has shadowed the Hip-Hop legend for greater than two years.

The Los Angeles County jury additionally decided that Blake Jr. was liable for inflicting important bodily hurt and utilizing a firearm throughout the lethal incident.

The 30-year-old, who turned 31 the next day, now faces a doable sentence of 40 years to life in jail when he returns to courtroom on February 6.

The conviction stems from a violent confrontation on May 25, 2022. Prosecutors said Blake Jr. fired multiple shots at Cardoza from a parked vehicle during a fight involving the victim and another man.

Cardoza, 33, was hit a number of instances and later died at a close-by hospital.

Blake Jr. fled the scene instantly after the taking pictures. He was taken into custody the next day and has remained behind bars since, according to court records.

The trial started in late November 2024 and wrapped up with closing arguments on December 2.

The jury returned its verdict after deliberating earlier this week. While Blake Jr.’s authorized group mounted a protection, the specifics of their arguments weren’t made public.

Before his arrest, Blake Jr. labored as a liaison for Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan and had ambitions in music, following in his father’s footsteps, DJ Quik.

The elder Blake, born David Marvin Blake Sr., is a veteran West Coast Hip-Hop producer and rapper recognized for his work with Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, and Kurupt.

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