May 25th 2024.
On May 23, former president Donald Trump made his first-ever appearance in the Bronx, New York. The event took place at Crotona Park, a historic location known for its role in the birth of Hip-Hop. Perhaps aware of the borough's cultural significance, Trump decided to spice up the rally by inviting two rappers onto the stage. As it turns out, these two artists had more in common than just their musical talents - they were both indicted and currently out on bail.
According to The New York Daily News, the two rappers introduced by Trump were Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, both hailing from Brooklyn. Last year, they were indicted as part of an investigation into a series of murders allegedly linked to two rival gangs in Brooklyn - the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways. Despite these serious charges, the two rappers were still able to perform at the rally, thanks to their bail arrangements.
Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Williams, had either paid $150,000 in cash or posted a $1 million bond to secure his release. He was facing multiple charges, including conspiracy, murder, assault, and possession of a weapon, for his alleged involvement in 27 violent incidents, including 12 shootings. Similarly, Sleepy Hallow, born Tegan Chambers, was also out on bail after paying $200,000 in cash or posting a $150,000 bond for his conspiracy charges.
During their time on stage, both rappers took the opportunity to share their thoughts with the crowd. Sheff G stated, "One thing I want to say, they're always going to whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures. Trump's gonna shout the wins for all of us." Sleepy Hallow followed suit, proclaiming, "Make America Great Again."
According to Complex, Sleepy Hallow had recently spent time at the Otis Bantum Correctional Center in the Bronx before being released on April 19. He had paid a staggering $1.5 million for his release and even shared a photo of the check as proof. However, he was still facing a two-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. He was one of 32 individuals named in a 140-count indictment by the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office.
Interestingly, the indictment also mentioned the use of Pig Latin by the gang members, including the two rappers, to discuss their illegal activities without being detected by authorities. "Defendants and other members of the 8 Trey Crips and 9 Ways gang also used a distinct form of pig Latin to show gang allegiance and to attempt to disguise their discussions of acts of violence, gun possession, and other gang business," it stated.
It is unclear whether Trump and his team were aware of the criminal backgrounds of the two rappers before inviting them to the rally. However, this incident has sparked criticism from black political leaders, who have accused Trump of making racist comments in the past.
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