Brooklyn rapper Sheff G made headlines this week after gifting his girlfriend $50,000 just before beginning a five-year prison bid. On Tuesday (Sept. 30), a day before his sentencing, Sheff shared a carousel post on Instagram that included photos and videos from his recent birthday celebration. Among the slides was a wire transfer receipt for $49,900, tagged to his girlfriend with the caption: “Happy Birthday twin.”
The heartfelt gesture came just before Sheff was officially sentenced on Wednesday (Oct. 1) in connection to a 2023 gang RICO indictment. The rapper pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges, receiving a five-year prison term. He is expected to serve his sentence at the Eric M. Taylor Center in East Elmhurst, N.Y.
Despite his legal troubles, Sheff assured fans that his music will continue to reach them while he’s behind bars. In his Instagram post, he revealed that he has four albums already recorded and ready for release. “To my fans, check the last slides, I got enough songs/albums to carry y’all through this bid,” he wrote. “I got y’all… musically I will still be here with y’all. I’ll be right back. (FREE ME).”
Sheff G Says His Good-Byes
Sheff first rose to prominence in the Brooklyn drill scene with hits like “No Suburban” and “Weight On Me." He quickly became one of the borough’s most recognizable voices. His legal issues, however, have repeatedly slowed his career’s momentum. This latest sentencing follows a wave of indictments targeting drill rappers linked to gang activity, placing Sheff among several artists navigating simultaneous fame and legal battles.
As HNHH first reported in 2023, there were several alleged gang members who were arrested in connection to a string of Brooklyn shootings. Rapper Sleepy Hallow was also among the list of 32 people who were arrested during that time.
As he begins serving time, fans will be left with the catalog he’s prepared in advance. And the hope that his music continues to resonate beyond prison walls.
