Rowdy Rebel: "The Real King Of New York Back"

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Fresh out of prison, Rowdy Rebel officially returns as the "real King Of New York" before receiving an iced-out chain.

Though it was revealed earlier in the year that Bobby Shrmuda would not be released on parole, the outcome for Rowdy Rebel was different. Earlier today, it was reported that he was officially released from prison after his incarceration in 2016 when he pleaded guilty to one count of a third-degree conspiracy and a weapons possession charge.

It was, of course, a joyous moment. When Rowdy Rebel went in, he and Bobby Shmurda had the game on lock, influencing a whole generation of rappers within a short stint in the game. Needless to say, if anyone could emerge out of jail on this present day and declare themselves as the King Of New York after much debate in recent years, it's Rowdy Rebel.

"Fuck that," said Rowdy atop a car to a friend on FaceTime. "Tell n***as the real King Of New York back. And if they don't like it, tell them n***as to do what they gotta do."

Of course, it wouldn't be right if he touched down without having some new ice. The rapper revealed a brand new iced out chain but people quickly caught onto the fact that he made sure to straighten his hair immediately after his release.

Are you excited for the return of GS9? What artist do you want to see Rowdy Rebel work with when he hits the studio? Sound off in the comments. 

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Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.
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