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Max B Is Released After 16 Years as French Montana Welcomes Him Home

A 2016 ruling citing a lawyer’s conflict cleared the way for a plea that cut his 75-year sentence to 20 years.

Overview

  • The 47-year-old rapper, born Charly Wingate, left Northern State Prison in Newark on Nov. 9, with French Montana sharing video of the reunion that coincided with his birthday.
  • Max B’s 2009 conviction for charges tied to a 2006 New Jersey robbery that resulted in David Taylor’s death was later vacated after the court found a conflict of interest involving prior counsel.
  • He subsequently pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter, was resentenced to 20 years with credit for time served, and is beginning a five-year probation term, according to court-focused reporting.
  • Co-defendant Kelvin Leerdam is serving life plus 35 years, while Gina Conway received a reduced term after cooperating with prosecutors.
  • Ahead of his release, he confirmed the date on The Joe Budden Podcast and announced plans for a seven-date East Coast club tour, while also signaling new music to come.