His next court date is Jan. 18 and may include a motion to reduce his $3 million bail, the Caddo district attorney’s office reports. A New Orleans-based rapper pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he was involved in an attack on October 20-16 in a Caribbean Shreveport casino.
Michael Lawrence Tyler, a 46-year-old Prairieville resident whose operation name is Mystikal, faces one count each of first-degree rape and second-degree kidnapping. Tyler has been around Caddo Correctional Center since surrendering to authorities Aug. 2-1.
Tyler is one of 3 people who was charged in connection with the assault.