Bobby Shmurda has big plans for the future and it goes further than releasing new music. In part two of REVOLT's conversation with the incarcerated rapper, he opened up about his current living conditions behind bars and his aspirations to get more involved political issues and fight social injustice after he's released from prison.
The 21-year-old Brooklyn native currently resides at Westchester County jail facing a possible 25-year sentence, according to a Washington Post report. Although he has not been legally convicted of any crimes yet, Shmurda's been in jail for over 430 days.
Since his arrest back in December 2014, the "Hot N****" rapper has remained vocal about the treatment he's received since getting arrested. Shmurda, who revealed he was on 20-hour lock down at the time of the interview, believes he's being treated like an animal.
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"It frustrates me because they're violating my civil rights and flushing it down the toilet for their political reasons and gains," Shmurda told REVOLT. "The media got its stories [and] we continue to be in the prisons unfairly. It's crazy right now."
He was indicted alongside the members of his GS9 crew. Shmurda, who's real name is Ackquille Pollard, is charged with first-degree conspiracy (intent to commit a class A felony), reckless endangerment, and criminal possession of a firearm.
Trouble soon followed after he got locked up, including a gang-related fight and getting caught trying to smuggle in a knife with his ex-girlfriend. He was charged with promoting contraband and criminal possession of a weapon. The illegal activity added an additional seven-year perjury sentence, according to theguardian.com.
Later, Shmurda broke down the difference between prison and jail, citing that inmates in prison receive more privileges like going outside and educational courses. His experience behind bars has changed the way he views the legal and judicial systems. The events inspired him to branch out into other avenues of interests, with hopes of making a change in the future.
"When I get home, I ain't even gonna lie, I've been thinking about getting into politics and everything because this thing gotta stop. I'm ready to get into social injustice and start protesting. I'm about to really be getting in tune with [this] because it's crazy what the system is doing and how its not even following its own laws."
Shmurda is expected to return to court for his next trial on May 11.
