Young R&B star charged with first-degree murder in 4-year-old nephew’s death

TrendingPublished: Sep. 04, 2026, 2:00 a.m.Deshundre Vinson is facing some serious charges. PixabayBy Brian Linder | blinder@pennlive.comDeshundre Vinson, a young R&B artist known for his time on “American Idol,” is facing some horrific charges in Tennessee.According to Chattanoogan.com, the 22-year-old singer has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 4-year-old nephew. Vinson has also been charged with three counts of aggravated child abuse.The Chattanoogan reported that the charges came after the young boy drowned in a swimming pool at an apartment complex on Aug. 16. Police said they were responding to another incident at the apartment complex around 5:41 p.m., when they heard screaming coming from the area where the pool was located. They said CPR was already being