Sheff G Charged With "Criminal Possession Of A Weapon" Following Traffic Stop: Report

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Sheff G, Arrest, Gun Charge, Traffic Stop, Fire
After the news of his charges surfaced, the 22-year-old rapper told fans, "Don't believe the hype."

A new report suggested that Sheff G was looking at a set of legal troubles following a traffic stop, but the rapper took to Instagram to share that life is going well. The New York Post shared a report earlier today (January 22) stating that the rapper ran into trouble after officers stopped him for making an illegal U-Turn. Sheff G, real name Michael Williams, was also accused of driving without a front license plate, and during the traffic stop, officers decided to search the rapper's vehicle.

It was then that they allegedly located a loaded .45-caliber firearm "in a hidden compartment in the car." The 22-year-old rapper was reportedly charged with "three counts of criminal possession of a weapon and two traffic violations," according to court documents. The Brooklyn artist was reportedly taken into custody and has since posted his $35,000 bond. Sheff's attorney, Mitchell Elman, issued a brief statement insisting that he will do what is needed to clear the rapper of the charges.

“We will vigorously defend these charges,” said Elman. “I have no further comment at this time.” Meanwhile, on Sheff's Instagram Story, he published a video of a few stacks while showing off his iced out rings and watch. "Life is great," he wrote over the clip. "Don't believe the hype."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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