PANOLA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI: Rapper Superstar Pride has been taken into custody and formally accused of committing first-degree murder in connection with the tragic death of a 40-year-old man. The artist, whose birth name is Cadarrius Pride, turned himself in to the authorities in Mississippi on Wednesday, July 19, following his identification as the primary suspect in the fatal incident.

Law enforcement officers from the Panola County Sheriff's Office promptly reacted to a shooting incident at a residence located approximately two and a half hours north of Jackson in Panola County on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered the lifeless body of 40-year-old Marcus Wheatley, having succumbed to gunshot injuries. Following a thorough investigation, Panola County authorities successfully ascertained Pride's identity as the primary suspect in the case and an arrest warrant was issued for him, per The Sun.

Who is Superstar Pride?

Superstar Pride (real name Cadarrius Pride) is a 21-year-old American rapper and songwriter from Mississippi. He rose to fame after releasing his hit single 'Painting Pictures', which gained popularity after going viral on TikTok. The song even reached number 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The incident took place at a residence located on Highway 35 North, leaving the entire community in a state of shock and grief. Pride's meteoric rise to fame appeared unstoppable, but now he finds himself facing a daunting legal battle. The contrast between his previous success and the current situation has left many people deeply concerned and saddened by the turn of events.

Superstar Pride in custody without bond

Following the issuance of Pride's arrest warrant, Chief Deputy Reginald Lantern stated that family members of the suspect reached out to him. They relayed the message that Pride expressed his intention to surrender himself to the authorities. As the case continues to develop, authorities in Panola County remain resolute in their pursuit of justice for Marcus Wheatley's grieving family and the entire community affected by the tragic incident. Pride faced charges of first-degree murder and was officially booked at the Panola County Detention Center in connection with the case. He remains in custody, held without bond, as he awaits further legal proceedings.