Feb 25, 2021 ackquille jean pollard, known professionally as bobby shmurda, was released this week after serving five years in prison. Bobby shmurdas parole hearing scheduled for this month. Jul 16, 2015 the indictment was returned under seal by a federal grand jury on july 15, 2015, and charges the defendants with crimes committed in new york, connecticut, and west virginia between august 9, 20. His shmoney dance from the video became a rage nationwide, which helped him sign a record deal with epic records. Sep 21, 2020 pollard was arrested on gang conspiracy and gun and drug charges in 2014. Conviction s, thirddegree conspiracy and one count of weapons possession 2016 sneaking a shiv in prison 2017.
Pollard and mccoy, but are not charged in the indictment, face. Twenty arrested as federal and local authorities dismantle. Getty images getty however, the florida born rapper whose real name is ackquille jean pollard was denied parole after an interview with the board of parole last week, tmz reported. Thecount rapper bobby shmurda, has been released from an clinton county, new york prison after serving over six years behind bars. Ackquille jean pollard aka bobby shmurda, december 2014. His mom, leslie pollard, moved the family to east flatbush in brooklyn after. He is currently serving time at the clinton correctional facility in new york. Bobby shmurda biography net worth 2020, age, height, arrested. His mother, leslie pollard, told tmz that bobby will enjoy quality family time and a nice dinner upon his release. Police said that the rapper real name ackquille jean pollard, just 20 years old at the time, was a driving force behind several shootings and an important figure in gang that allegedly.
In june of 2015, shmurda was rearrested in prison after his girlfriend allegedly slipped him a shank during a visit. Bobby shmurda is an american rapper from brooklyn, ny, who broke into mainstream success following his hot nigga video, which was actually a freestyle over lloyd banks jackpot beat produced. Incarcerated since december of 2014, bobby has spent much of his adult life behind bars but now finally has a second shot at freedom. Ackquille pollard, aka bobby shmurda, sentenced to seven years in prison for conspiracy and criminal possession of a weapon. Ackquille jean pollard born august 4, 1994, known professionally as bobby shmurda, is an. The hit earned him an unlikely deal with epic records and peaked at number six on the billboard hot 100. Bobby shmurda was born ackquille jean pollard in brooklyn, new york, after his. The rapper, real name ackquille jean pollard, was arrested back in 2014 on conspiracy and weapons possession charges.
Ackquille pollard, aka bobby shmurda, sentenced to seven. Ackquille jean pollard, better known as the rapper bobby shmurda. Mar 10, 2021 on tuesday, february 23rd 2021 bobby shmurda real name ackquille jean pollard was released from clinton county correctional facility on parole. Apr 17, 2015 bobby schmurda has been arrested at quad studios, close to times square, in new york city on weapons charges. Feb 24, 2021 floridaborn shmurda whose real name is ackquille jean pollard is a rapper and songwriter originally from miami his mom, leslie pollard, moved the family to east flatbush in brooklyn after his father was incarcerated. Earlier this week, the 22yearold brooklyn mc appeared in court for his alleged attempt to smuggle a shank into rikers island. Dec 17, 2019 the last of the standup street dudes in the rap game was arrested five years ago today. Feb 23, 2021 the 26yearold, born ackquille jean pollard, was released on parole from the clinton correctional facility in dannemora, n. And, according to court documents, pollards lawyer plans to argu. Rapper bobby shmurda denied parole for gun convictions and. On december 17, 2014ad1, new york city police arrested pollard, and he was charged with conspiracy to commit. According to his indictment, shmurda was the ringleader of a criminal. Nyc rapper bobby shmurda arrested in drug case brooklyn eagle. Shmurdas debut ep, shmurda she wrote, was released in late 2014.
Along with rowdy rebel, shmurda is considered a pioneer of brooklyn drill music. Bobby shmurda was born ackquille jean pollard on august 4, 1994. According to his 2014 indictment, shmurda was the ringleader of a criminal. He is best known for his song hot nigga, released in july 2014 a song that debuted the shmoney dance, which went viral after the release of the music video. And, according to court documents, pollards lawyer plans to argue that the search. Why was bobby shmurda in jail and when was he released. Sep 22, 2020 brooklyn rapper bobshmurda real name ackquille jean pollard has been denied parole and will not be released from prison, tmz reports. Shmurda, a 22yearold brooklyn native born ackquille jean pollard, was arrested in december 2014 on a litany of charges, including conspiracy to commit murder, reckless endangerment, and drug and. Aug 04, 2020 floridaborn shmurda whose real name is ackquille jean pollard is a rapper and songwriter originally from miami. Feb 23, 2021 shmurda, whose real name is ackquille jean pollard, is the youngest of two brothers. Bobby shmurda ackquille jean pollard born august 4, 1994ad1, known professionally as bobby shmurda, is an american rapper and songwriter from brooklyn, new york. Hale, henry mccusker, akahank, john paul mcmillan, akaj. Ackquille pollard, aka bobby shmurda, sentenced to seven years. Ackquille pollard recounted this story and its rather cinematic details one.
On or about may 18, 20, in a telephone conversation, the defendant ackquille pollard aka chewy aka bobby shmurda tole the. Mar 26, 2021 ackquille jean pollard or bobby shmurda is an american who is a popular rapper and songwriter by profession. Bobby shmurda was born in 1994 as ackquille jean pollard in miami, florida to his. Bobby shmurda to remain in prison until 2021 after being. Bobby shmurda, brooklyn rapper with jamaican roots. Ackquille jean pollard, better known as shmurda, has been granted a conditional release under the new york state department of corrections and community supervision and has officially left clinton correctional facility. He is also known for his popular song titled hog nigga in the year 2014 which helped him in gaining international recognition and fame in the industry.
The minnesota republic the return of bobby shmurda. Deputy chief james essig of the brooklyn south violence reduction task force said the rapper ackquille jean pollard, aka bobby shmurda, was arrested wednesday when leaving a manhattan recording. Law enforcement stated that bobby was the ringleader of a vicious street gang called gs9. Its also where a young rapper named ackquille pollard grew up, in the. In december 2014, shmurda was arrested and charged with conspiracy to murder, weapons possession, and reckless endangerment. The indictment charges pollard and mccoy with criminal possession of a weapon and criminally using drug paraphernalia.
Bobby shmurda biography facts, childhood, family life. The arrests were made after a yearlong investigation related to their. Bobby has been in prison since 2014, when he was arrested on gang conspiracy charges for being a leader in the gs9 gang from east flatbush, brooklyn. Nypd task force busts violent brooklyn gang, police say newsday. Bobby shmurdas additional prison sentence for shank may. An article saying bobby shmurda, real name ackquille jean pollard, was killed by his jail mate is fake.
On this date in 2014, bobby shmurda, along with his brother javese, gs9 labelmate rowdy rebel and 14 others. Bobby shmurda denied parole, will remain in prison until 2021. His debut ep shmurda she wrote was released on november 10, 2014. Ackquille jean pollard, best known as the brooklyn rapper bobby shmurda, has been released from prison, the new york state department of corrections and community supervision has confirmed.
Pollards name was the first name to appear atop the indictment. Feb 23, 2021 brooklyn rapper bobby shmurda real name. Bobby shmurda accepts plea deal, will serve years in. Sep 09, 2016 police said that the rapper real name ackquille jean pollard, just 20 years old at the time, was a driving force behind several shootings and an important figure in gang that allegedly. They lied to me, shmurda, 22, born ackquille jean pollard, told judge. Pollard signed a deal with epic records after his track hot nigga peaked at number 6 on the us billboard hot 100.
Bobshmurda denied parole after nearly 6 years in prison. Shmurda was made eligible for conditional release from clinton correctional facility at 8. An indictment naming pollard charges more than 15 defendants with a variety of crimes. Dec 17, 2014 shmurda, whose birth name is ackquille jean pollard, was apprehended alongside members of his gs9 squad. Epic records executive sha money xl, who signed shmurda to the label earlier this year. Everything we know about bobby shmurdas parents thenetline. On december 17, 2014, following a longterm investigation by the new york city police. Shmoney dance rapper bobby shmurda gets early release from. He is mainly known for being the founder and pioneer of brooklyn drill music. Ackquille jean pollard, who is professionally known as bobby shmurda is an american rapper and songwriter. Criminal penalty, 7 years imprisonment 2016 4 years imprisonment to be served concurrently 2017. Ackquille jean pollard was released from jail on tuesday feb.
Oct 19, 2016 bobby shmurda was sentenced to seven years in prison on wednesday, despite the rappers attempts to persuade a judge to overturn his. Shmurda initially pleaded not guilty, before he eventually entered a plea deal. Bobby shmurda, real name ackquille jean pollard, could get out of prison sooner than we expected. Bobby shmurda looks happy in prison in new photo with family. Sep 22, 2020 bobby shmurda got seven years on drug charges in 2016 credit. Aug 04, 2020 bobby shmurda, given name, ackquille jean pollard, is officially slated to be released from prison in december 2020 following his arrest in 2014 as a result of a drug trafficking sting. Rapper bobby shmurda released from prison after six years. In the same year, he came into the limelight after he was. Convictions, thirddegree conspiracy and one count of weapons possession 2016 sneaking a shiv in prison 2017. Earlier this year, shmurdas mother leslie pollard expressed that she was very confident that he would be granted parole. Oct 06, 2018 bobby shmurda, real name ackquille jean pollard, was sent to prison for seven years after taking a plea deal in his weapons and drug case.
Bobby shmurda, real name ackquille jean pollard, was arrested in 2014 on weapons and conspiracy charges. Documents similar to gs9 indictment redacted scribd. Dec 18, 2014 on june 3, 2014, police seized two loaded firearms and narcotics paraphernalia from ackquille pollard and nicolas mccoy inside a narcotics location at 166 rockaway avenue, apt. Ackquille jean pollard has been released from prison, according to a statement from the new york state department of corrections and community supervision. Bobby shmurda, brooklyn rapper with jamaican roots, released. As detailed in the conspiracy charges, ackquille pollard is alleged. The incident began when passley ordered a woman to stop playing a song by alleged rival gang member ackquille jean pollard, better known as the rapper bobby shmurda. Shmurda was arrested outside of the quad recording studio in manhattan. According to bossip, 22yearold bobby shmurda, also known as ackquille jean pollard, will serve 1. Aug 03, 2020 ackquille jean pollard aka bobby shmurda is back in the news. On december 17, 2014, following a long term investigation by the new york city police departments nypd brooklyn south violence reduction task force, pollard.
The success of the single led to shmurda signing a deal with epic records. The artist currently known as bobby shmurda was born ackquille jean pollard on aug. August 4, 1994, better known as bobby shmurda, is a rapper from brooklyn, new york, signed to epic records. The rapper, who has been in jail since 2014, has had several rumored release dates previously. Feb 23, 2021 bobby shmurda real name ackquille jean pollard is an american rapper who shot to fame after releasing the 2014 hit hot nigga. Rapper bobby shmurda, whose real name is ackquille jean pollard, was released from jail on tuesday, february 23 after completing six years of a sevenyear sentence for conspiracy and weapons possession. In 2014, he has signed a deal with epic records after his song hot nigga reached the position of six on the billboard hot 100. Ackquille jean pollard born august 4, 1994, known professionally as bobby shmurda, is an american rapper and songwriter. A few days later, the indictment came down for the gun incident. Rapper shmurda, ne ackquille jean pollard, 26, met with the parole board last week, with tmz reporting that he was turned down and will likely serve until. Bobby shmurdas parole hearing happening this month, wont be. Dec 26, 2014 an article saying bobby shmurda, real name ackquille jean pollard, was killed by his jail mate is fake. He rose to international fame in 2014 when his song hot nigga peaked at number six on the billboard hot 100.
Bobby shmurdas parole hearing happening this month, wont. The rappers jamaican father, gervase johnson, has been serving a life sentence since 1995 for attempted murder, according to complex. Boderick, alongside codefendants shmurda real name ackquille jean pollard, chad rowdy rebel marshall and nicholas mccoy, who are all believed to be. Ackquille jean pollard born august 4, 1994, known by his stage name bobby shmurda, is an american rapper from brooklyn, signed to epic records. Rapper bobby shmurda released from prison hot world report. Brennan, new york city s special narcotics prosecutor, announced today the sentencing of ackquille pollard to seven years in prison and five years post release supervision for conspiracy. Charged with gang conspiracy, in addition to and gun and drug charges, pollard ultimately pleaded guilty to 4thdegree conspiracy and 2nddegree. Could bobby shmurda real name ackquille jean pollard be a free man by the end of the week. In 2016, he accepted a plea deal that gave him a seven year sentence. Bobby shmurda looks happy in prison in new photo with. Oct 19, 2016 they lied to me, shmurda, 22, born ackquille jean pollard, told judge abraham clott, as a clearly flustered spiro stood beside shmurda. Aug 04, 2020 born ackquille jean pollard, shmurda was sentenced to seven years behind bars back in 2016 after pleading guilty to criminal weapons possession and conspiracy charges once he and his gs9 gang. Feb 23, 2021 bobby shmurda is officially out of jail the rapper real name ackquille jean pollard, whose claim to fame was 2014s hot boy single, was released from clinton correctional facility in new york early tuesday morning, feb. Pollard will be under community supervision in kings county until he completes his sentence on february 23, 2026.
On june 3, 2014, police seized two loaded firearms and narcotics paraphernalia from ackquille pollard and nicolas mccoy inside a narcotics location at 166 rockaway avenue, apt. Ackquille pollard, aka bobby shmurda, sentenced to. Bobby shmurda affiliate sentenced to more than 117 years in. To refresh your memory, the american rapper and songwriter signed a deal with epic records after his song hot was placed at number six on the billboard hot 100 in 2014. Bobby shmurda has been released from prison in new york. Ackquille pollard, aka bobby shmurda, sentenced to seven years in. Apr 07, 2017 in 2015, brooklyn rapper bobby shmurda real name ackquille jean pollard was caught trying to smuggle a sharp metal object into rikers island.
Pollard will be under community supervision in kings county until he. Bobby shmurda wiki, age, net worth, girlfriend, family. The indictment was returned under seal by a federal grand jury on july 15, 2015, and charges the defendants with crimes committed in new york, connecticut, and west virginia between august 9, 20. Brooklynbased rapper bobby shmurda, whose real name is ackquille pollard, was arrested tuesday night as part of an investigation into. An indictment naming pollard charges more than 15 defendants with a.
The indictment was returned under seal by a federal grand jury on july. Hell be supervised for five years, the records said. Shmurda, real name, ackquille jean pollard, 26, was released from the. In 2015, he was caught trying to smuggle a sharp metal object into rikers island while in custody awaiting trial. Bobby shmurda pleads guilty in murder conspiracy case. Bobby shmurda sentenced to four years on prison contraband. Jun 26, 2017 the case of ackquille jean pollard, better known as rap star bobby shmurda, is a strange story framed by the media as one of fast fame, felonious friends, and failed promise. Ackquille jean pollard, popular by his stage name bobby shmurda, is an american rapper and songwriter who gained instant fame after the video of his song hot nigga went viral. Rapper bobby shmurda, whose real name is ackquille jean pollard, was released from jail on tuesday, february 23 after completing six years of a sevenyear sentence for conspiracy and weapons possession according to a statement from the new york state department of corrections and community supervision, at approximately 8. Rapper bobby shmurda released from upstate lockup video.
Bobby shmurda released from prison black news alerts. Ackquille pollard, who performs under the name bobby shmurda. American rapper ackquille jean pollard, popularly known as bobby shmurda, has been set free after spending six years in prison. Rapper bobby shmurda denied parole by the board worldwide.
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