Qaw'mane Wilson: The Rapper Who Put A Hit On His Mom

Struggle rapper Qaw'mane Wilson was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the murder of his own mother, Yolanda Holmes. Wilson paid his friend, Eugene Spencer, to carry out the killing, and Spencer was also sentenced to 100 years in prison. The murder, which took place in 2012, was a calculated and cold-blooded act, and the evidence against Wilson and Spencer was damning. In the months following the murder, Wilson spent his inheritance on cars and tried to launch a music career, even filming himself throwing wads of cash to supposed fans in a YouTube video. As the judge noted, Wilson's mother had given him everything he wanted in life, including a car and a job, and it was his choice to take her life away. This was a heartbreaking reminder of the destructive power of greed and the importance of cherishing the relationships we have with our loved ones.