Rapper who joined Trump at rally jailed for five years for attempted murder

"A New York City rapper who joined Donald Trump during a campaign rally last year has been sentenced to five years behind bars after he admitted he used earnings from his music career to fuel gang violence in Brooklyn. Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, also must serve five years of supervised release once he is freed, under the terms of the sentence imposed on Wednesday."

"The 27-year-old rapper, whose songs and videos have millions of YouTube views and Spotify streams, was among those arrested in connection with a long-term investigation into gang-related shootings in Brooklyn. The allegations of violence against Sheff G had already been made public when he appeared with Trump in May 2024. More than 30 purported members of the 8 Trey Crips and the street gang's affiliate, the 9 Ways gang, have been indicted."

"This defendant had talent and opportunity, but chose to use them to fuel violence instead of building a better future, Brooklyn district attorney Eric Gonzalez said after the sentencing. Among those charged was Tegan Chambers, a rapper known as Sleepy Hallow who also appeared on stage with Trump and Sheff G during the rally in the Bronx. Chambers was sentenced last week to a year in jail following his guilty plea to a conspiracy count."

Michael Williams, known as Sheff G, was sentenced to five years in prison and five years of supervised release after pleading guilty to two counts of attempted murder and a conspiracy charge. Prosecutors say he used earnings from his music career to finance gang violence in Brooklyn, showering money and jewelry on members and acting as a getaway driver. He was arrested in a long-term investigation into gang-related shootings that led to indictments of more than 30 alleged 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways members, with 23 guilty pleas and seven cases pending. Rapper Tegan Chambers (Sleepy Hallow) also pleaded guilty and received a one-year sentence.

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