Sheff G might be headed to prison for a few years after pleading guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges. Prosecutors say he used earnings from his music career to fuel gang violence in Brooklyn, New York City. The rapper went viral last year after joining President Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year.
More Details About Sheff G’s Charges & Guilty Plea
Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, agreed to serve five years in prison as part of the plea entered in a Brooklyn court Wednesday. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez spoke on the case resolution in a statement obtained by the Associated Press. Sheff G is due to be sentenced on Aug. 13.
“Notoriety could not shield this defendant from justice,” Gonzalez. “He used his fame to fund and direct violence, terrorizing our streets.”
The 26-year-old rapper, whose songs and videos have millions of YouTube views and Spotify streams, wasn’t the only one arrested. Cops picked him up in connection with a long-term investigation into gang-related shootings in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. More than 30 purported members of the 8 Trey Crips and the street gang’s affiliate, the 9 Ways gang, have so far been indicted.
Prosecutors say Sheff G showered money and jewelry on gang members are they battled rivals in Brooklyn. In one gang-related shooting, they say Sheff G even acted as the getaway driver. He allegedly chauffeured three codefendants to and from a 2021 shooting that targeted a rival but instead hit two bystanders.
Sleepy Hallow Also Indicated In Conspiracy Case
Another New York rapper who got indicted was Tegan Chambers, known by his stage name Sleepy Hallow. He also appeared on stage with Trump and Sheff G during the May 23, 2024, rally in the Bronx. Sheff G treated Sleepy Hallow and others to a lavish dinner at a Manhattan steakhouse to celebrate a 2020 shooting that killed a purported rival gang member and injured five others, according to prosecutors.
Gonzalez’s office said surveillance videos, social media posts, text messages, and more document the criminal activities between both rappers. They also allegedly boasted about their deeds in their songs. Lawyers for the two rappers didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment Thursday. Sleepy Hallow is due in court on April 11.
Both Rappers Went Viral For Popping Out With Trump
Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow were among the notable names Trump touted during his campaign stops as he worked to woo Black voters by comparing his legal challenges to racial prejudice in the criminal justice system.
“One thing I want to say: They are always going to whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures,” Sheff G told the Bronx crowd last May after being invited on stage by the Republican candidate. “Trump is going to shout the wins for all of us.”
Will President Donald Trump lend a helping hand to his campaign supporters? Only time will tell. In the meantime, the Republican continues to make waves for his spending and agency cuts, sparked by the DOGE under Elon Musk.
Associated Press staff Philip Marcelo contributed to this report.
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