Rapper Mystikal has admitted guilt to third-degree rape in a 2022 case from Ascension Parish.

The artist, whose real name is Michael Tyler, had initially been charged with more severe offenses, including first-degree rape, robbery, and false imprisonment. By agreeing to a plea deal, he avoids the harsher penalties associated with those charges but still faces a potential prison term of up to 20 years.

The incident came to light in July 2022 when a woman sought medical attention at a hospital and reported being sexually assaulted. Authorities noted visible injuries and identified Mystikal as the accused. He has remained in custody since his arrest.

Sentencing is expected to take place in the coming months. This case marks another chapter in a series of legal challenges that have significantly impacted Mystikal’s career over the years.

He began his career in the mid-1990s as part of Master P’s No Limit Records and later found mainstream success with songs like “Danger, “Ready To Rumble” and several others.