A New York City rapper who joined President Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy.
Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Kyle Williams, was among 32 gang members arrested in 2023 and named in a 140-count murder conspiracy case.
The 27-year-old pleaded guilty to attempted murder and conspiracy charges in March and turned himself in to court on Wednesday.
“This defendant had talent and opportunity, but chose to use them to fuel violence instead of building a better future,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez on Wednesday.
Prosecutors said the rapper used his music earnings to fund gun violence in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, paying members of the 8 Trey Crips and