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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.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 23: Donald Trump is endorced by rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Speaks at a campaign event at Crotona Park in the South Bronx on Thursday, May 23, 2024. in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/GC Images)
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Overview

  • 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.