New York rapper Bobby Shmurda is big free. The hip-hop veteran has finally tasted freedom after spending over six years behind bars on a federal gun conviction.
Bobby Shmurda Officially Free
According to reports, Shmurda has officially put his prison days behind him. Footage has started to circulate online showing him talking to his mom through a FaceTime session.
Bobby Shmurda has reason to bust out the Shmurda Dance … he’s no longer behind bars after getting sprung early. The rapper was released from New York’s infamous Clinton Correctional Facility just before 8:30 Tuesday morning, which is about 10 months earlier than expected. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Shmurda will now be under parole supervision for the next 5 years until Feb. 23, 2026. (TMZ)
Shmurda’s mom has since hit up her social media pages with footage of her freed son.
“There are no words to explain the JOY in my ❤ God knows the way I Love my boys and I Thank him for bringing them both back to me in one piece the same way they left. I am so overwhelmed and in 6 years 2 months and 5 days and 5.5hrs I finally feel like myself again. God is so good and we are truly BLESSED!!!!”
Quavo Promises To Pick Up Bobby Shmurda From Prison
Bobby Shmurda was previously counting down the hours to his Feb. 23 release from Clinton Correctional Facility in New York. Atlanta rapper Quavo previously said he would be there to pick him up — possibly in his famous purple Lamborghini Aventador.
“I’m going to get my guy. I’m personally gonna go pick up Bobby Shmurda. I’m bout to go get him. I’m gonna let him show you how I’m gonna pick him up, yessir.” (Quavo)
Bobby Shmurda’s Mom Hyped For Release Date
As the big day approached, the jailed rap artist’s mom revealed her excitement on social media. Bobby Shmurda has been locked up since 2014.
“My #MCM….. I am counting down just wishing we could run straight to February right quick. The come back wil be Epic!!! I can’t wait to hug my child it had been almost a year anxiety is getting the best of me.”
Shmurda Getting An Early Release Date
Bobby was arrested in 2014 and convicted in 2016 of conspiracy and weapons charges. Since he’s been in prison, he’s committed multiple violations related to fighting, drugs and weapons. He was denied parole in 2020, but his Feb. 23 release is 10 months sooner than his original date.
Bobby Shmurda is reportedly set to be released from prison towards the end of February, 2021. Reportedly, New York state correctional records that reveal a conditional release for Bobby has been set for February 23rd. We previously reported that Shmurda was denied parole multiple times as his initial release date was set for December 21st, 2021. (Hot 97)