Taymor Travon McIntyre, better known professionally as Tay-K, is an American rapper and convicted murderer. He is best known for his 2017 song "The Race", which peaked at number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. Its lyrics detailed criminal activity carried out by McIntyre, and became popular following a nationwide manhunt for his eventual arrest in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
McIntyre was captured by U.S. marshals on June 30, 2017-the same day "The Race" was released-after three months evading authorities. Upon his detainment and subsequent transportation to Texas, McIntyre received online support from fans of the song. While being held at Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Tay-K's management team released his debut mixtape, Santana World, which was met with generally positive critical reception and entered the Billboard 200.
In July 2019, McIntyre was found guilty of murder for his involvement in a 2016 home invasion and robbery that left 21-year-old Ethan Walker dead. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison.