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Sheff G Reportedly Held Dinner Party For Gang Members After Hit

May 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Tuesday (May 16), Sheff G found himself in the middle of a massive arrest, charged alongside 32 other suspected gang members. As part of the gang bust, prosecutors alleged that these are members of the 8 Trey Crips and the 9 Ways and carried out dozens of shootings and at least one murder. Moreover, they maintain that the 140-count indictment stems from their attempt to consolidate power across territories. However, there is one event in particular that prosecutors believe strongly indicates Sheff and Sleepy Hallow’s involvement. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez believes they reportedly treated eight alleged members to a Manhattan steakhouse dinner following a successful hit.

Specifically, they stand accused of celebrating a 2020 shooting that left Theodore Senior dead at 23, plus five other injuries, at Prospect Lefferts Gardens. According to NYPD Deputy Chief Jason Savino, Sheff G and Hallow donned matching outfits at the occasion. Also, they allegedly bestowed a custom gold necklace with the victim’s nickname etched onto it to a particular guest of honor at the dinner. The victims reportedly belonged to the Folk Nation gang, and Sheff confirmed the hit via text and also ordered another one because of a shooting at his house. Allegedly, his sister also participated in the attack by letting her brother know via text that a Folk Nation member “had to get hit or killed.”

Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 30: Sheff G (L) and Sleepy Hallow attend Sleepy Hallow’s “Don’t Sleep” Album Listening Party on October 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty Images)

“The senseless gun violence, allegedly committed by these defendants, terrorized our neighbors for years and left more than a dozen people with serious injuries,” Gonzalez remarked according to ABC7. “It is distressing to know that some of the violence was allegedly fueled by a young man who used money he made from a successful music career to allegedly pay for and encourage acts of violence. Sheff G became a prominent member of this gang and became central to our investigation. Sheff G used a lot of the money that he earned to facilitate further gang activity. He encouraged gang members to participate in violent crimes.”

Meanwhile, this case is all the more worrisome considering that the two Brooklyn drill rappers just got out of prison. Still, these are big charges to face, especially after such a long time behind bars. The Brooklyn D.A. also made it clear that not a “single lyric” contributed to their case against the rappers and their colleagues. For more updates on this story and the latest news on Sheff G, come back to HNHH.

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Sheff G And Sleepy Hallow And 30 Other Alleged Gang Members Were Indicted On Conspiracy Charges

May 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Brooklyn drill rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow are among 32 people facing 140 charges in a New York criminal conspiracy indictment, according to the New York Times. Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Williams, is accused of bankrolling two NY street gangs, the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways, which are linked to 12 shootings and a murder.

Prosecutors say after one such violent incident, Williams treated the shooters to a lavish dinner at a Manhattan steakhouse in 2020 which was also attended by Sheff’s frequent collaborator Sleepy Hallow, real name Tegan Chambers. Hallow had just completed an eight-month sentence in prison for weapons possession. Although authorities say Williams used the profits of his rap career to fund his gang activity, Brooklyn district attorney Eric Gonzalez maintains that no lyrics were used in the indictment.

During a press conference covered by Rolling Stone Gonzalez said, “This is not an indictment of rap music. In fact, this investigation did not rely on a single lyric to prove any of the alleged crimes. But it is an indictment of how when someone does well for themselves and could do real good in our community, they use their fame and money to further gang violence.”

The use of rap lyrics in racketeering/conspiracy indictments such as this one has been a hot topic in the past year after Atlanta authorities indicted Young Thug and several members of his YSL label including Gunna using samples of their raps as evidence. The practice has been called racist by critics and several jurisdictions are considering legislation to ban the practice.

Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow both rose to stardom as part of the explosion of drill rap’s popularity in 2019 alongside fellow Brooklynite Pop Smoke. After his death, they were among the young artists who picked up the torch for drill in defiance of New York Mayor Eric Adams’ seeming crusade against the street movement.

Brooklyn Rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow at Center of 140-count Indictment Against 32 Alleged Gang Members

May 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Brooklyn drill rapper Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow are of over 32 alleged gang members arrested in a 140-count indictment in New York on Tuesday (May 16).

According to the New York Daily News, Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow treated fellow gang members to a splurging dinner at a Manhattan steak house in celebration of a 2020 shooting executred at Prospect Lefferts Gardens that killed 23-year-old Theodore Senior and injured five mores.

In addition, one of the members was awarded with a new custom gold chain referencing the street the dead man was from. According to NYPD Deputy Chief Jason Savino, the members wore matching outfits during their visit to the steakhouse.

24-year-old Sheff G, born Michael Williams, and 23-year-old, Sleepy Hollow, born Tegan Chambers, and 30 additional gang members were connected to 27 occasions of violence, which included at minium a dozen shootings. The arrested men and women are alleged members of 8 Trey Crips and 9 Way gangs.

“Sheff G is not a wannabe drill rapper. He is a legitimate person who made it good. He has gold records, he’s made a lot of money. He rented a very large house, some may call it a mansion, in Short Hills, N.J.,” Gonzalez said.

He added, “He [Sheff G] used his fame and fortune to elevate gang violence in Brooklyn.”

The inveistgation began after the Gardens shooting, sparked by social media disses between G and a Folk Nation gang-affiliated rapper. The shooting was executed in partnership of 8 Trey and 9 way. Authorities revealed a text message from Sheff G’s sister Williams’ stated members of the rival gangs needed “to get hit or killed.” Sheff G asked for receipts to show the executed shooting, receiving images fo the victim and news articles.

Additional acts of violence in the report include a retaliation shooting at Sheff G’s mansion. Sheff G driving to Flatbush with shooters and executing another retaliation shooting, and the kidnapping and beating of a man who is believed to have gave up Sheff G’s home location.

Sheff G was already in custody, serving two years for gun possession. He was originally slated to be released in June. The new indictment holds charges of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy, weapon possession, assault and gang assault.

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Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Among 32 Alleged Gang Members Arrested, Implicated in 12 Shootings

May 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Brooklyn Rapper Sleepy Hallow Released From Prison

February 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Footage has surfaced earlier this week of drill rapper Sleepy Hallow being released from prison after serving a little under eight months on an illegal weapons charge.

The video, which was released by Hallow’s close friend and collaborator Sheff G, who is currently serving two years on a weapons charge himself, shows Hallow popping a bottle of champagne outside of the correctional facility where he was being held.

“@_sleepyhallow_ home I’m next free me free the guys,” Sheff wrote in the caption.

Hallow, whose real name is Tegan Chambers, was arrested on June 24, 2022 for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

The 23-year-old was on probation at the time and was subsequently sentenced and given a projected prison release date of February 13, 2023.

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Sheff G Reveals Sleepy Hallow Has Been Released From Prison: “I’m Next”

February 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The state of Brooklyn drill – or New York drill music, for that matter – wouldn’t be as prosperous if it wasn’t for Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow. The two rappers emerged as frontrunners of the subgenre before it proliferated beyond Brooklyn and the East Coast as a whole. Over the years, they continued to make waves with an abundance of releases but unfortunately, some legal issues have impeded their hustle. Sheff G has been locked up since 2021 and Sheff G since last June.

Despite their incarcerations, Sleepy Hallow and Sheff G continued to keep a grip on the rap game with a slew of releases. Sleepy Hallow unveiled records like “Marie,” while Sheff G dropped off From The Can, a 12-song project with appearances from A Boogie, Sleepy Hallow, and more. At the same time, they’ve also continued to push the Winners Circle imprint from behind bars. Sheff G and Sleepy undoubtedly have some big plans that they’re going to carry out once they come home.

Sleepy Hallow Released From Prison, Sheff G Says

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Sleepy Hallow’s back home. After a judge sentenced him to seven months for a weapons charge stemming from a Feb. 2022 arrest, Sheff G revealed that Sleepy Hallow was released from prison. He shared a video on his Instagram page which shows the “Die Young” rapper emerging out of the correctional facilities as he pops a gold bottle in celebration of his release. “[Sleepy Hallow] home,” Sheff G captioned the video. “I’m next free me, free the guys.”

Police booked Sheff G in New York City on second-degree gun possession, which violated his bail conditions. The rapper was taken into custody and was held behind bars until his court hearing in August 2021. Then, he pled guilty to the charges two months later and the judge handed down a 2-year sentence. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing Sheff G join Sleepy Hallow in the coming months. Though they’ve maintained their presence in hip-hop during their incarceration, fans are longing for new music. Perhaps, it won’t take long for Sleepy to unveil a “First Day Out” freestyle. Check out the video of Sleepy’s release above.