Bobby Shmurda went from viral rap sensation to serving nearly 7 years in New York prisons, including time on Rikers Island — and now he’s back with a story you need to hear. In this exclusive interview, Bobby opens up about his rise in the music industry, the case that sent him to prison, what life inside Rikers was really like, and how he’s reinvented himself since coming home.
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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction & Early Life in Brooklyn
05:00 Family, Childhood, and Influences
10:00 Street Life: Early Hustles & Tough Lessons
17:00 Becoming Bobby Shmurda: Music Origins
22:00 Rap Stardom & Sudden Success
27:00 Street Code, Morals & Regrets
33:00 Arrest, Charges & Taking Responsibility
39:00 The Reality of Rikers Island
45:00 Violence, Survival & Daily Life in Jail
50:00 Cutting, Fights, and Prison Dynamics
57:00 State Prison Transfer & More Challenges
01:03:00 Adapting & Reflecting in Prison
01:08:00 Life Lessons Learned Inside
01:12:00 Rebuilding: Life After Release
01:13:30 Making Amends & Final Reflections
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