Who is Ksoo? All about the allegations against Jacksonville rapper as 2020 murder trial set to begin

Ksoo, or Hakeem Robinson, is a Jacksonville-based rapper. Robinson's 2020 murder trial is all set to begin, with opening statements expected on July 23.

Robinson is charged with two first-degree murders. Authorities also allege that Robinson is affiliated with a violent drug gang known as ATK (Ace's Top Killers).

At first, Robinson was charged in the 2020 shooting of 23-year-old Charles "Lil Buck" McCormick. At the time, he was nearly released with an ankle monitor after a judge decided there wasn't enough evidence to hold the rapper in jail.

However, the rapper was then charged in the 2019 murder of 16-year-old Adrian "Bibby" Gainer. Robinson had earlier pleaded not guilty to both murder charges. Both cases are to be handled separately.

Prosecutors have used Robinson's rap lyrics, music videos, and social media posts, which appear to boast about murder, as evidence. His song with two other Jacksonville rappers, Who I Smoke, directly references the murder of Adrian Grainer, as he lists off the names of people he has "smoked" (killed).

What was KSOO's involvement in the 2020 murder?

As per police and prosecutors, Charles McCormick was shot and killed in Dames Pointe Plaza on Merrill Road on January 15, 2020. An off-duty officer who witnessed the shooting claimed that he saw a gunman stand over McCormick and shoot him with a rifle before fleeing in a Nissan Altima in the warrant.

The assailant was captured on surveillance, and prosecutors claim that the assailant is Hakeem Robinson or KSOO. Prosecutors also claimed that Robinson's fingerprint was found on a rifle in the car, and his hair was found on a t-shirt nearby.

As per the warrant, KSOO allegedly posted mocking comments on his Instagram account. He posted a McCormick video captioned, "Byeeee byeeee" with emojis of waving hands. Another post featured an image of Robinson getting a pedicure with the caption, "Kill a n**** then go get my toes done."

KSOO's father, Abdul Robinson Sr., who is also facing charges as an accessory, has agreed to testify on behalf of the prosecution against his son. This move sparked widespread debate amongst the hip-hop community and the rapper's fans on social media. Robinson Sr., while defending himself in a now-deleted social media post, argued that his son should've exonerated him without question.

The jury selection began on July 21, and the jury is expected to be seated by lunchtime.

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