• Bobby Shmurda's Lawyer Gives Update On Bail Application As Rapper Remains Behind Bars

    Just when Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda's career seemed to be taking off, he and his GS9 crew were arrested outside of Quad Studios in New York City last December. They were later indicted on a variety of charges, including conspiracy, reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon, and more. They now face a number of years in prison. Last month, Shmurda and his crew all plead not guilty in a Manhattan Supreme Court. Following the proceedings, Shmurda posted bail, but it was later withdrawn. For now, the rapper remains in jail, where he has been since his arrest. His only public appearances have been court appearances regarding indictments and bail applications. Complex caught up with Shmurda's lawyer Kenneth J. Montgomery to talk about the current status of the case.

  • Bobby Shmurda Speaks From Jail, Calls the Judge and District Attorney 'A Bunch of Haters'

    Bobby Shmurda has been in jail for almost two months, but he claims the joint is not a bad time. "I get a lot of love in here," he told "Billboard," adding that it is "survival of the fittest." The 20-year-old rapper was booked for weapons possession, conspiracy, reckless endangerment and criminal use of drug paraphernalia in December, and could face up to 25 years in prison for his most serious charge -- conspiracy -- according to "Billboard." He even called the judge and district attorney "a bunch of haters."

  • Bobby Shmurda's Bail Withdrawn, Rapper Will Remain In Jail For Now

    Bobby Shmurda's previously reported bail has been withdrawn, and the rapper will remain in jail for the time being. Last Friday, a $2 bail package application was posted for Shmurda (born Ackquille Pollard), by bondsman to the stars Ira Judelson, but now, according to The New York Times, the arrangement has been put on hold.

  • Bobby Shmurda Has Posted Bail, Faces Six New Charges

    After appearing in court yesterday, Bobby Shmurda (born Ackquille Pollard) might finally be getting out of jail. The rapper, who is currently locked up on a variety of charges, has reportedly secured a bail bondsman to put up his $2 million bail. Ira Judelson, a bondsman to the stars, will front the money as early as next week, Bossip reports.

  • Bobby Shmurda Reportedly Will Still Face Brooklyn Gun Charge From June 2014 Incident

    Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda, born Ackquille Pollard, is being thrown back into the fire just after it appeared the "Hot N***a" rapper had caught a break. A few days ago, it was reported and confirmed by Shmurda's attorney Howard Greenberg that Pollard would have one of the gun charges against him dismissed. According to a report in "XXL," which spoke to Kait Cornell of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office, this was only temporary and the charges are now being brought up in the larger narcotics case from a June 2014 incident.

  • Bobby Shmurda Speaks From Jail On Migos' "Computer (Freestyle)" Off Upcoming 'Shmigo Gang' Mixtape

    Last month, Migos and Bobby Shmurda's GS9 crew announced a joint mixtape called Shmigo Gang, which will feature music from both Migos and their affiliates as well as Shmurda and his affiliates. Now the first two songs off the project have leaked. The first, Migos' "Computer (Freestyle)," was recorded behind bars and features Shmurda on the intro and Rowdy Rebel on the outro. The second cut is a Rich the Kid solo track called "What you Talmbout."

  • Bobby Shmurda Remains In Custody Despite Misleading Instagram Clip Claiming, "I'm Back," Riker's Island Confirms

    After Yung Relle posted a video on Monday Bobby Shmurda declaring he was back, rumors began to swirl that Shmurda (born Ackquille Jean Pollard) had made bail and been released from custody. "I'm back, baby," Shmurda says in the video, captioned #MyBro Is Back, #DontTellNobody. Unfortunately for fans of the rapper, Riker's Island has confirmed that the Shmoney dance originator remains in custody at the NYC jail's West Facility in East Elmhurst, NY, HipHopDX reports. The misleading video was likely a shameless publicity stunt by Relle.

  • 10 Best Late-Night Performances of 2014: Ryan Adams, Bobby Shmurda and Kendrick Lamar Make the List [WATCH]

    The late-night performance has become a rite of passage in recent years for up-and-coming bands. For more established acts, it is a chance to play some songs from a new record. There is no denying that the moves made in 2014 in the late-night realm affected the quality of the performances. David Letterman is retiring in May, so he has just been enjoying it all — he really dug Ryan Adams. Jimmy Fallon took over "The Tonight Show," which meant The Roots adding their Philly funk to acts like Bobby Shmurda. And Stephen Colbert ended his tenure on "The Colbert Report" recently, wisely booking Kendrick Lamar for his final week.The last year was filled with great performances that may have been on past your bedtime. Here are a few of our favorites.
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