Following a fatal crash while evading police, Florida rapper Eric Javah Baker, also known as Raw Youngin, was given a 15-year prison sentence.

Following a fatal crash while evading police, Florida rapper Eric Javah Baker, also known as Raw Youngin, was given a 15-year prison sentence.

After a fatal vehicle accident last year while he was evading police, Florida rapper Raw Youngin was given a 15-year prison sentence.

The 23-year-old artist, whose actual name is [Insert real name if confirmed], lost control of his car during a traffic stop while trying to elude police, according to court filings. One person was killed in the collision, which caused indignation in the neighborhood and garnered extensive media coverage.

The victim died as a direct result of Raw Youngin's careless actions, according to the prosecution. The judge emphasized the "tragic and avoidable" aspect of the occurrence during sentence, pointing out that the rapper's choice to elude police showed a lack of regard for human life.

Citing the rapper's youth and possibility for rehabilitation, defense lawyers argued for mercy; however, the court ultimately sentenced him to 15 years in prison.

Rapper Raw Youngin gained popularity in Florida thanks to his tracks that portrayed personal hardships and street life. However, the budding artist's career was abruptly cut short just as he was gaining pace due to this conviction, which represents a spectacular fall from grace.

Although the victim's family was relieved by the sentence, they stressed that no amount of time behind bars could ever fully replace the life that was lost.

The case is a sobering reminder of the serious repercussions of making careless decisions while driving, as well as the high price of evading the law.