DJ Quik Says His Son ‘Made a Mistake’ Following Murder Conviction, Pleads With Fans to Stop Asking About It

David Marvin Blake, Jr. was sentenced to 15 years to life for his part in a 2022 shooting that killed 33-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr.

DJ Quik performs onstage during day 2 of the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ at Caesars Superdome on July 01, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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DJ Quik sat down with TSR Live recently and was asked about his son’s conviction on second degree murder charges last year, saying he’s “hanging in there.”

The legendary producer’s son, born David Marvin Blake, Jr., was convicted of second degree murder in December stemming from a 2022 shooting in a Los Angeles suburb that killed 33-year-old Julio Moises Cardoza Jr. Blake was sentenced to 15 years to life back in February.