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Today, we back in Brooklyn for an announcement. A prominent Brooklyn drill rapper used his music career to fuel bloodshed in the borough by offering up cash and jewelry in exchange for acts of violence, prosecutors alleged Tuesday — as they announced a 140-count indictment against more than two dozen gang members. Rapper Michael Williams, whose stage name is “Sheff G, was among 32 members of the 8 Trey Crips and affiliate gang the 9 Ways hit with charges, including second-degree murder, attempted murder, conspiracy, weapons possessions, assault, attempted assault, kidnapping, gang assault and related raps, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office. “Instead of using his fame and his fortune for the betterment of himself and his family and those close to him, we allege that he used that fame and fortune to elevate gang violence in Brooklyn,” the D.A. said at a press conference announcing the takedown. Sheff G, 24, known as a leader in the Brooklyn drill movement, encouraged gun-fueled gang violence
