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Rapper Peewee Longway Seeks 10 Years Prison
4 Jul
Summary
- Longway requests a 120-month prison sentence in a recent filing.
- He pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and firearm charges.
- The rapper is focusing on personal growth after recent tragedies.
Peewee Longway, whose real name is Quincy Williams, is currently awaiting sentencing in his federal drug and gun case. In a filing dated Tuesday, June 30, the Atlanta rapper requested a 120-month prison term, equivalent to 10 years. This sentencing request is based on his acceptance of responsibility and the outcomes for co-defendants.
Williams pleaded guilty in April to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and being a felon in possession of a firearm. His defense and the prosecution have agreed to recommend a sentence between 10 and 14 years.
The rapper reflected on his upbringing in southeast Atlanta and his success in the music industry. He also shared the profound impact of personal tragedies, notably the death of his mother in February 2024, which he described as a period of disorientation. As a result, Longway is now shifting his focus from music to personal development and stability.
