What Was Mystikal Arrested For? Here's What We Know About The American Rapper

Publish date: 2021-08-23

Mystikal is an American rapper who was arrested for his involvement in sexual assault. 

He debuted as a rapper in 1994 after releasing his self-titled debut album under the Big Boy record labels. He released his second album, Mind of Mystikal.

His sister Michelle Tyler died in September 1994 and became his inspiration in songs like Dedicated to Michelle Tyler, Murder, Murder 2, and many more.

What Was Rapper Mystikal Arrested For?

Mystikal was arrested in 2002 for the charges of sexual battery. He pleaded guilty to sexual assault charges in 2003 and served six years in prison for his crimes.

He faced charges of rape and kidnapping charges in 2017. The rapper initially did not accept his involvement with the woman who had accused him of the changes.

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He had spent 18 months in jail before he got released on a $3 million bond. The rapper's attorney, Joel Pearce, released a statement that suggested that Mystikal was innocent and that he won't go to jail for the crimes he had not committed.

His case was dismissed later as the new evidence was presented to a second grand jury. 

Mystikal Jail Sentence And Mugshot

Mystikal was sentenced to six-year in prison in 2003 for his charges of sexual battery. His mugshot photos from the prison were released on the net.

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After going to prison, the rapper realized and decided to change, but his life turned unexpected when he was again charged with first-degree rape and second-degree murder. 

The rapper spent 18 months in jail and later was released from prison on a $ 3 million bond. There was not enough evidence against him, and the case was later dropped off.

What Is Mystikal's Real Name?

Mystikal's real name is Michael Lawrence Tyler. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 22, 1970.

He went to Cohen High School. And to pursue his further studies, he joined the United States Army as a combat engineer. He lost his dad when he was seven years old. 

The rapper's father used to run a small neighborhood store. His life began after he released his debut album, and he was an opening act for Run-DMC and Doug E. Fresh at an outdoor concert at the Treme Center.

Mystikal's Net Worth In 2022

The net worth of Mystikal in 2022 is about $2 million. His source of income is through the sales of his albums, songs, and concerts.

His album Mind of Mystika was a commercial success and was his first gold-certified album. He earned $80,000 from all the album sales and promotions.

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