Let's keep track of all the rappers doing time in jail or prison.
Durk Derrick Banks aka Lil Durk
In August 2022 lil durk allegedly sent 5 OTF members to shoot Quando Rondo in California which resulted in the death of quando's cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson. The shooting was allegedly revenge for the death of King Von with prosecutors noting that "flights and rental cars for the five men were paid for with a credit card tied to the label".
October 24, Durk was arrested in Broward County, Florida, by United States Marshals concerning an alleged murder for-hire plot. Arrest records and prosecutors allege that Durk hired the five men to take part in the shooting in exchange for money and "lucrative music opportunities" for anyone who would murder Quando Rondo.
Johnathan Jamall Porter aka blueface
On Friday August 9th 2024 a Los Angeles judge reportedly sentenced Blueface to four years in prison for violating his probation. The probation violation is in connection to an incident in which Blue assaulted a security guard in a San Fernando Valley, Calif. club back in 2021.
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Jamell Maurice Demons aka YNW melly
On February 13, 2019, YNW melly was charged with two counts of premeditated murder in connection with the October 2018 shooting deaths in Fort Lauderdale, Florida of two YNW associates described as his close friends, rappers YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. Authorities purport that Demons conspired with fellow YNW rapper Cortlen Malik Henry (YNW Bortlen) to stage the double-murder of Anthony D'Andre Williams (YNW Sakchaser) and Christopher Thomas Jr. (YNW Juvy) and make it appear as if they were fatally injured in a drive-by shooting. Demons turned himself in on February 13, 2019.
YNW melly has been locked up for 6 years without a conviction.
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In March 2025, Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty of one charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud each.
Kingston and Turner were arrested in May 2024 during a raid on his Florida mansion after he was sued for allegedly failing to pay for a number of luxury items, which later unveiled the wire fraud scheme.
Sean kingstop is currently out on bond while the trial proceeds if convicted each charge carries the significant sentence of up to 20 years behind bars.
blueface giving us a rundown of the yard
Taymor Travon McIntyre aka Tay-k
In July 2019, McIntyre was found guilty of murder for his involvement in the 2016 home invasion resulting in the death of Ethan Walker. He was sentenced to 55 years in prison. In November 2019, McIntyre was indicted on a second murder charge, for shooting 23-year-old Mark Anthony Saldivar while on the run in 2017; he was convicted in April 2025 and sentenced to 80 years in prison.
Not looking good for smurk. Why do rappers go on podcast and tell on themselves
Rod wave arrested today in Atlanta.
Everything on video. Oh no
Jaymani Gorman aka EBK Jaaybo
The 21-year-old California rapper, born Jaymani Gorman, was arrested by Arkansas State Police on Sunday (May 18) and is facing multiple felony charges, including two counts of possession of a controlled substance, one count of criminal use of a prohibited weapon, and one count of theft.
His arrest comes just two months after completing a year-long prison sentence for illegal gun possession.
Chris Brown has been released from a U.K. jail after posting bail of over $6 million. Brown is still facing trial.
The Associated Press reported that a judge in London's Southwark Crown Court ordered Brown's release on Wednesday(5/21) for about $6.7 million. Nearly a week after the R&B singer was arrested and taken into custody on a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent in connection to an alleged 2023 incident that took place in London, according to London's Metropolitan Police.
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Willie Junior Maxwell II aka Fettywap
On October 29, 2021, federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against Fetty Wap, charging him with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess controlled substances. He was arrested at Citi Fieldin Queens, New York, on federal drug charges.
On August 22, 2022, he pleaded guilty to his drug charges and on May 24, 2023 Fetty Wap was sentenced to six years in prison in New York.
Lontrell Donell Williams Jr. aka pooh shiesty
After gucci signed Pooh shiesty in 2020 it all went downhill. On June 29, 2021 he was indicted over the Bay Harbor Islands robbery, and On January 4, 2022 Williams pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges; he was facing up to 8 years in prison. On April 20, 2022 Williams was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison
Caswell Senior aka Casanova
On December 1, 2020, prosecutors from the Southern District of New York Federal Courtdeclared a warrant for the arrest of Casanova who they alleged was a leader within the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang. He was among 18 alleged members of the Gang charged in connection with various racketeering, murder, narcotics, firearms and fraud offenses, officials said.
On June 27, 2023 he was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Charley Wingate aka Max-b
On September 22, 2006 Gina Conway, Max B's ex-girlfriend, met up with Max B and told him about Allan Jay Plowden, A rich client whom she had recently met. Max-b formualted a plan to rob Allan at a holiday-inn. Max-b sent his step-brother and his Ex girlfriend to do the kick-door. After they arrived the money wasn't there and a fight brokeout. A shot was fired and Allan friend was dead.
On September 3, 2009 Max B was sentenced to 75 years in prison. The following day, His ex girlfriend was sentenced to 15 years.
In mid 2016, Max B's convictions were vacated. On September 16, 2016 he pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and was sentenced to 20 years, putting his release date at November 9, 2025
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Abdul Ibrahim West aka AR-aB
In October 2018, AR-AB, alongside eight others said to be members of a drug trafficking organization, were indicted on charges of distributing drugs in North Philadelphia. His charges include a conspiracy to distribute, the possession, and the distribution of cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin. The indictment identified AR-aB as the leader of the gang, and that the gang obtained high-end properties in Philadelphia to protect their supply. While awaiting sentencing, he was allegedly attacked and stabbed in 2020. On April 15, 2021 AR-aB was sentenced to 45 years in prison.
