Brooklyn Rapper Sheff G Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in Gang Case

Sheff G, accused of using music earnings to fund gang violence, faces five years in prison following his plea deal in a sweeping Brooklyn gang indictment.

Sheff G, real name Michael Williams, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and conspiracy charges in a Brooklyn court on March 27, 2025.
The rapper agreed to a five-year prison sentence and five years of post-release supervision, with sentencing scheduled for August 13, 2025.
Prosecutors alleged Sheff G used his music career earnings to incentivize gang violence, offering money, jewelry, and other rewards for violent acts.
The charges stem from a 2023 indictment of 32 alleged members of the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gangs, linked to 12 shootings and other crimes since 2019.
Fourteen defendants, including rapper Sleepy Hallow, still face pending charges in the case, with further legal proceedings expected in the coming months.