A popular Cuban rapper was found guilty by a jury in a Miami courtroom, hours after he took the stand in his own defense.

Rapper Chocolate MC, whose real name is Yosvanis Sierra Hernandez, was accused of first-degree murder solicitation involving the inmate accused of killing Cuban artist El Taiger.

After hearing both sides, jurors began deliberating the case and quickly convicted him on Wednesday afternoon.

“The defendant is guilty of the charge of murder first-degree solicitation,” said the jury foreperson.

Hours before, prosecutors told jurors Sierra Hernandez planned to avenge El Taiger’s murder by threatening inmate Damian Valdez Galloso who is accused of killing the artist last year.

“Three posts, two offers, one life,” said a prosecutor.

Prosecutors say he discussed a bounty o

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