• Bobby Shmurda Trial Set for October 25 as Rapper Arrested Again at Rikers

    The ongoing saga of Brooklyn emcee Bobby Schmurda continues as his trial has been set for October 5, according to reports from HipHopDX. The "Hot N*gga" rapper is being held along with fellow emcee Rowdy Rebel and four other accused for an 101-count indictment. Schmurda himself stood before a Manhattan Supreme Court judge on June 25.

  • Bobby Shmurda Speaks From Jail: "I'm Innocent"

    Bobby Shmurda, real name Ackquille Pollard, still languishes in jail awaiting trial for a litany of charges relating to his connection to the GS9 crew and their alleged crimes. He has not stayed out of the public eye since then, releasing a few new songs and rapping a few verses via a jailhouse phone. The "Hot Ni*ga" rapper has still remained active with the media, calling into radio stations with his limited phone calls, remaining steadfast in his belief that he is innocent on all accounts. He recently was the subject of a profile by New York Magazine, who spoke to Pollard over a video conference call line normally reserved for lawyers and their clients.

  • Social Media's Biggest Stars: Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, Lana Del Rey and Others Who Broke It Big

    Shawn Mendes in on top of the world (and the Billboard 200 and Album Sales Chart) as his debut LP, Handwritten, sold more than 100,000 copies and confirmed his status as a star. He's the first performer to use the video-sharing service Vine to find fortune, but he's far from the first performer to use social media to grab a record deal. Here are five other recognizable performers who got big on the internet...some of whom who have gotten so big that you may have forgotten they started out by sharing music on YouTube and MySpace, from Lana Del Rey to Justin Bieber.

  • Bobby Shmurda, Rowdy Rebel Trial Date Set for June 25

    It has been nearly four months since Bobby Shmurda, Rowdy Rebel and GS9 were arrested on a litany of various charges varying from reckless endangerment, conspiracy, weapons possession and possession of drug paraphernalia (intent to sell and possession). News about the case has gone cold over the past two months, but today the "Hot N*gga" rapper and his associates now have news about when they will have their day in court. According to XXL, Bobby Shmurda, real name Ackquiille Pollard and Rowdy Rebel were given a June 25 hearing to begin their trial.

  • Bobby Shmurda Claims Lyrical Content Was "Fabricated," Wants Off Epic Records After They Fail To Post His Bail

    A lot has happened in the two months since Bobby Shmurda (born Ackquille Pollard) was arrested outside of Quad Studios in New York City. He has been indicted on a variety of charges, changed lawyers, plead not guilty in court, and had his bail withdrawn. His defense lawyer Kenneth J. Montgomery has called the charges "trumped up," saying it all ultimately comes down to a "constructive possession gun case" that is being overblown. For now, Pollard sits in jail, unable to come up with the $2 million bail. In a new interview with The New York Times, Pollard expresses his frustration with his label for not supporting him and claims that his violent lyrics were fabricated to sell records.

  • 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.
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