How Bobby Shmurda Spent His First Day of Freedom

American rapper Bobby Shmurda spent his first day out of jail having the time of his life after spending six years behind bars.

Before the court has even finalized his parole date, Migos rapper Quavo was already putting big plans in place for him. “He had this dream: a jet flooded out with his gang, his family, a couple vibes for him,” Quavo said in a GQ exclusive about Shmurda’s first 24 hours out of prison.

Shmurda was released from the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision earlier this week; concluding a six-year stint after facing charges of conspiracy to murder, possession of weapons and reckless endangerment.

He was originally due for release in December 2021. However, he became eligible for conditional early release on parole as a result of good behaviour. Bobby Shmurda will remain under community supervision in Kings County until February 23, 2026.

The rapper’s career was just starting to take off in 2014 when he was arrested.

As GQ’s senior entertainment editor Frazier Tharpe wrote; “going to prison after blowing up made Bobby appreciate just how fortunate rap stardom is”. Shmurda also opened up about his fight to keep a positive mindset and the responsibility he has for young fans.

“It was 2016, I was in the box,” he said. “A six-year-old girl wrote to me, she said I was her favourite rapper. That just let me know the kids are watching me, and I have to be a role model.”

Bobby Shmurda spent the first day out at a welcome-home party that included a rack full of designer clothes, jewellery and a long-awaited haircut. When Shmurda arrived, his right hand was in a brace. He noted that he experienced “racially charged harassment from the guards” soon after his plea deal.