Viral claims about Skai Jackson’s baby father being sentenced to decades behind bars have raced across social media, fueled by dramatic imagery and celebrity association. Posts on X and gossip accounts allege that Deondre A. Burgin, also known as “Yerky Yerky,” received a 21 to 26 year prison sentence after convictions for murder and three aggravated robberies. The claims spread fast. The facts, however, tell a different story.

What the Viral Posts are Claiming

The posts present a stark narrative. They identify Burgin as Jackson’s partner and the father of her child, then assert he has already been convicted of murder and multiple aggravated robberies. Many include collages that contrast Jackson’s red carpet images with photos of Burgin in custody, sharpening the shock factor and driving engagement.

The framing leaves little room for nuance. The sentence length appears fixed, and the convictions appear final. For readers scrolling quickly, the impression is clear and damning. Yet none of the posts cite primary court documents, sentencing orders, or verified reporting that confirm such an outcome.

What Court Records Actually Show

Available federal and county records do not support claims of a murder conviction or a 21 to 26 year sentence as of January 2026. Burgin was federally indicted on October 22, 2025, in connection with a June 2025 carjacking involving a Mercedes-Benz. Prosecutors allege force and firearm use, with serious bodily injury reported. An indictment, however, is not a conviction.

Court databases in Ohio show prior charges, including aggravated robbery and a separate federal theft-related case. They do not show a finalized murder conviction or a sentencing entry that matches the viral claims. Several social media posts cite supposed court updates dated on a weekend and a federal holiday, which further undermines their credibility.

How Skai Jackson Became the Focus Instead

As the claims spread, attention shifted quickly from legal verification to Jackson’s personal life. Replies and quote posts focused on her relationship choices rather than the accuracy of the criminal allegations. The discussion moved away from court records and toward moral judgment, a familiar pattern when celebrity and crime intersect online.

Jackson announced her pregnancy in August 2024 and gave birth in November 2024. By May 2025, she sought a restraining order following an alleged assault. Those facts are public. What is not public is any confirmed murder verdict or long-term sentencing tied to Burgin. The gap between verified information and viral storytelling has widened, with Jackson absorbing much of the scrutiny.

Final Thoughts

The claim that Skai Jackson’s baby father has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for murder and three aggravated robberies remains unproven. Court records show indictments and prior charges, not the convictions or sentence circulating online. Until verified sentencing documents or confirmed reporting surface, the viral story should be treated as misinformation rather than fact.

That said, the speed at which many people accepted the rumour says less about the courts and more about public disappointment. Jackson grew up in front of the audience as a child star, and many wanted a different outcome for her. Watching her tied to someone with a documented criminal history felt jarring to those who believed she deserved better. For some, the rumour felt believable because it aligned with a narrative they had already emotionally accepted.

There is also a wider, uncomfortable conversation playing out online. People are capable of celebrating motherhood while still questioning the choices that led there. Those two ideas can exist at the same time. Praising motherhood alone, without addressing the risks of partnering with unstable or violent men, can quietly lower the bar. It can turn concern into silence and silence into approval.

Much of the backlash reflects exhaustion, not cruelty. Many observers are tired of watching young women with resources, visibility, and options attach themselves to men who bring chaos rather than security. The criticism, however harsh, often comes from a belief that women should be encouraged to protect their futures with intention. Motherhood deserves respect. So does honesty about who should and should not be trusted with it.

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