A 38-year-old man from Compton, allegedly affiliated with rapper Kendrick Lamar, was exposed in a sting operation led by YouTuber and streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known for his efforts to uncover sexual predators.
The operation, streamed live by Vitaly, revealed explicit messages reportedly sent by the man to someone he believed to be a 15-year-old minor.
Kendrick Lamar 38 year old west coast Compton affiliate trying to sleep with a 15 year old minor in 4K pic.twitter.com/XCau3ZCz9b
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Fans watching the stream identified the accused as a figure tied to Kendrick Lamar through photos and past collaborations, including a Reebok commercial featuring the rapper. Further digging uncovered the man’s Instagram profile, which included images with Lamar and other artists like Lil Uzi Vert.
More images of Kendrick Lamar and the 38 year old ped*phile who was caught trying to meet a minor on Vitaly stream has surfaced pic.twitter.com/Y4l6sCifDL
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During the confrontation, the man acknowledged being caught in a setup and claimed he knew Vitaly’s tactics. He attempted to mitigate the situation, asserting he would not let himself be "embarrassed" online. However, Vitaly read aloud the explicit and disturbing details of their conversation, leaving viewers outraged. The accused reportedly issued threats during the exchange, but Vitaly remained firm, exposing the evidence live.
Kendrick Lamar 38 year old homie from Compton who was caught trying to meet a 15 year old started to freak out after Vitaly started to read the DISGUSTING and VILE things he said he was going to do to the minor pic.twitter.com/kPBOGT9Md1
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) November 18, 2024
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has gained notoriety for such sting operations, with this case marking another instance of his direct approach in confronting alleged predators. His work often draws attention to the intersection of social media, justice, and public accountability.
This incident also draws comparisons to another recent high-profile sting operation orchestrated by Vitaly. C. Jay Cox, a Hollywood screenwriter known for works like ‘Sweet Home Alabama,’ was lured to a home under the pretense of meeting a 15-year-old boy.
Cox’s case highlighted the broader implications of Vitaly’s efforts, shedding light on the prevalence of predatory behavior across various sectors. Both cases underscore the growing impact of online sting operations in exposing inappropriate actions and raising public awareness.
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