Sheff G Alleges Mistreatment in Prison

It’s only been a few weeks since rapper Sheff G, whose real name is Michael Kyle Williams, began his five-year sentence at Marcy Correctional Facility, but he’s already speaking out about alleged mistreatment. In a series of urgent Instagram Stories, the artist claims he’s facing inhumane conditions and violations of his rights.

Allegations of Inhumane Treatment

According to Sheff G’s posts, he was moved from general population to a “handicap dorm,” which he states is against his rights. He also alleges that prison staff threatened him for being a rapper, confiscated his belongings, and cuffed him for two hours outside in the cold without any explanation. He’s calling on his fans for help, urging them to advocate on his behalf.

One of his posts directly pleaded, “I NEED HELP RESPECTFULLY.” He provided a phone number for the facility, (315) 768-1400, and asked his followers to call and inform them that their actions are “inhumane and unjust.”

Background on the Sentence

Sheff G’s prison term began on October 1, 2025, following his guilty plea to attempted murder earlier this year. He was one of 32 individuals indicted in a large gang case involving 140 counts. His five-year sentence will be followed by five years of post-release supervision.

In an interview with FOX 5 New York back in August, just before his sentencing, Sheff G spoke about the difficulty of preparing for incarceration. He expressed his hope that his journey would inspire growth and development in young people and his peers, stating, “I just want the kids and the youth to see the growth and the development with me and my label… And all my peers around me, just give my story out to the world.”

It’s always gonna be tough. That’s something very hard to prepare for but you build and you build and you put the right things in place and the right people in place and you just hope for the best. — Sheff G

Prior to starting his sentence, Sheff G also made headlines for gifting his girlfriend $50,000, referring to her as his “other half.” His current allegations of mistreatment raise serious concerns about the conditions within the correctional facility.