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Rapper Quando Rondo Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Charge

The Georgia artist pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana, avoiding more severe charges through a plea deal.

  • Quando Rondo, born Tyquian Bowman, was sentenced to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and fined $40,000.
  • The rapper's plea deal led to the dismissal of charges related to methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, which could have carried a much longer sentence.
  • Federal prosecutors alleged Bowman had been involved in a sophisticated drug distribution scheme, including selling marijuana in packages linked to his music via QR codes.
  • Bowman apologized publicly to his hometown of Savannah, his family, and his fans, expressing remorse for his actions during his plea hearing in August.
  • The sentencing comes as Bowman continues to face legal challenges, including a civil lawsuit and his alleged involvement as a target in a murder-for-hire case tied to rapper Lil Durk.
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