Rapper Mystikal is now facing up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a long-running rape case tied to his 2022 arrest.

According to recent court developments, the New Orleans artist, whose real name is Michael Tyler, entered a guilty plea to third-degree rape as part of a deal that reduced the severity of the original charges.

Initially, Mystikal was facing multiple serious charges, including first-degree rape, domestic abuse, robbery, and false imprisonment offenses that could have resulted in a mandatory life sentence if convicted at trial. The plea agreement significantly reduces his legal exposure, though he still faces a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, with sentencing expected later this year.

More Details Behind the Rape Case

The case stems from a 2022 incident in Louisiana, where a woman accused the rapper of assaulting, choking, and raping her, while also allegedly preventing her from leaving and forcing her to send money electronically.

Mystikal had been held without bond since his arrest in 2022 as the case moved slowly through the court system.

This is not the first time the rapper has faced serious legal issues. Mystikal previously served six years in prison following a 2004 sexual assault conviction. He was also involved in other legal cases over the years, including a 2017 rape case that was ultimately dropped.

With the guilty plea now entered, the case will move to sentencing, where a judge will determine how much time Mystikal will serve. While the plea deal spares him from a possible life sentence, the outcome still marks a major turning point in a case that has followed the rapper for years.