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Bobby Shmurda’s parole orders include 'no alcohol, no gangs', Internet says rapper is 'basically still in jail'

Bobby Shmurda pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree conspiracy in September 2016 along with one count of weapons possession. He was released from jail on February 23, 2021

Bobby Shmurda was released from jail on February 23, 2021, after serving six years of his seven-year sentence as he was conditionally released from Clinton Correctional Facility, Dannemora, New York. The rapper is on parole supervision till February 23, 2026, but it seems like the road ahead is going to be one Herculean task for the rapper.

TMZ got hold off the parole conditions of the 26-year-old hip-hop artist and looking at the list, it seems Shmurda surely has a task up his sleeve. Since his release from prison, the acclaimed rapper was spotted at a club where he was seen denying a drink. He had addressed the same on his Instagram stories reminding people that he was on parole. The move earned him a lot of praise on the Internet.
 
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What are Bobby Shmurda’s parole conditions?

Shmurda needs to follow a few special parole conditions before he gets free in the true sense. According to TMZ, the rapper cannot consume alcohol, associate with gangs or spend time at bars. Apart from this, the Florida native also cannot violate an 8 pm curfew. He has to submit to substance abuse testing and is required to get aggression and anger counseling as well. Additionally, Shmurda needs to seek, obtain and maintain employment which should not be difficult as he reportedly will be dropping new music soon.

Why did Bobby Shmurda go to jail?

Bobby Shmurda pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree conspiracy in September 2016 along with one count of weapons possession. The rapper, who was doing very well in his career at that point in time, was sentenced to seven years in prison. He had also smuggled a prison shiv, which added another four years to his sentence. Shmurda was first supposed to get out of jail on December 11, 2020, but his parole was denied and was ordered to serve the full sentence and be released on December 11, 2021. However, after a review by the Department of Corrections, Shmurda was released 10 months earlier than expected on February 23, 2021, under supervision from fellow community members in Kings County, New York. 

‘Bobby Shmurda’s parole conditions are ridiculous’

As soon as the parole conditions of the rapper were revealed on the Internet, his fans rushed to Twitter to express their opinion on the same. One user posted, “Bobby shmurda’s parole conditions are ridiculous. literally designed for him to go back to jail smfh.” Another stated, “Bobby Shmurda’s parole is insane for someone in his profession.” One individual tweeted, “Dam Bobby Shmurda basically still in jail. that Parole S**t is no joke.”

The next one slammed the system and said, “Bobby Shmurda isn't allowed to drink any alcohol, hang out in bars or around gang members despite being out. He's on parole until 2026, see this is how they get you’re a** back in.” One added, “Bobby shmurda should’ve stayed in jail. Only had 10 months left, now he got 6 years on parole.” One seemed irritated and said, “I don’t understand how Bobby Shmurda got a 7 year sentence, served 6 but he’s on parole until 2026? Wtf kind of bulls**t is that?” Echoing similar sentiments, one concluded, “Bobby Shmurda’s parole orders are proof enough that this country’s criminal justice system is fundamentally flawed.”