Arkansas Rapper Bankroll Freddie Sentenced to 12.5 Years in Prison

Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie, whose real name is Freddie Demarus Gladney III, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in federal prison. The sentencing follows his conviction on multiple drug and firearm charges.

Gladney, 30, from Jonesboro, Arkansas, was found guilty of conspiracy and distribution counts. The court ordered him to serve five years on each count, with the sentences to run concurrently.

The conviction and subsequent sentencing mark a significant turn in the career of the rapper, who had been gaining recognition in the hip-hop scene. This development comes at a time when other notable rappers are releasing new albums, highlighting the contrasting fortunes within the music industry.