It appears another development in the fate of popular podcaster Taxstone has surfaced.
NY Daily News is reporting Tax has officially pled guilty to gun charges stemming from the Irving Plaza shooting that resulted in the death of rapper Troy Ave.’s bodyguard Ronald McPhatter.
Daryl Campbell, who uses the name “Taxstone,” copped to possessing a firearm as a felon and receiving a firearm in interstate commerce relating to the May 25, 2016 shootout.
The gunplay on Irving Plaza’s third floor left three injured — including Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave, with whom Taxstone openly had a beef.
Troy Ave’s bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter, died in the crossfire.
While the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s office did not charge Campbell, 31, with a federal murder charge, they told Judge Lorna Schofield he brought a firearm to Irving Plaza and “fired one shot that killed Ronald McPhatter” as well as additional shots during the confrontation.
Tax is facing up to 20 years in federal prison.
Meanwhile, Troy Ave. is still facing the actual murder charge for McPhatter’s death. His DNA was allegedly found on the weapon as well, though he says it’s only because he wrestled the gun away from Tax.
It’s not looking good for anyone involved that’s for sure. At the end of the day, someone is going to have to answer for the murder…the question is who will jurors believe?