Los Angeles rapper Blueface has been sentenced to four years in prison. The news just broke recently after his father, with a shocking update, hit Instagram—leaving many to wonder what now.
Blueface, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, has been in the spotlight for all the right and wrong reasons. Even as he was at the pinnacle of his career with such great hits like “Thotiana,” he has been going through several legal mishaps. His latest sentence was handed down for violating his probation stemming from an alleged 2021 assault on a club bouncer. This is another string of ongoing legal misadventures attributed to this rapper.
Blueface’s father says a judge sentenced the rapper to four years in prison today.
Blueface was taken into custody during a court hearing on Jan. 12 for violating his probation in connection to the assault of a security guard in a San Fernando Valley, Calif. club in 2021. pic.twitter.com/E10xEX4J0w
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) August 9, 2024
The news of his sentencing came at the tail end of a tumultuous seven months, which were initiated by his arrest on January 12. Since then, fans have closely followed how things developed in his case, hoping for a turn for the better. This new sentence raises some questions regarding his career and personal life.
While this is officially a four-year sentence, there is some room for optimism that Blueface may not spend the entire time in prison. His manager, Wack 100, reported that with time served, the rapper might be out in as little as nine to ten months. This definitely gives some hope to fans looking forward to seeing him back making music.
It is an awful thought, though the psychological setback of all this cannot be understated. Blueface’s father made frantic appeals to his audiences for the artist’s child, who will grow up with both parents behind bars. Understandably, his family is shaken by this event, and Blueface’s father has called for prayers and support.
These legal woes have raised eyebrows in the music world for Blueface and created a problem or two. His reputation became at stake, and the violent missing incidents of his past made others shy away from collaborating with him. In the music industry, things happen fast; missing scenes for too long may affect his impetus. Fans have short memories, and thus staying out of the limelight for so long may render it hard for the artists to recover.
Despite all this, Blueface has shown interest in getting back to his music upon release. His attorney said he’s looking forward to moving on and focusing on his career. Hopefully, as fans, he comes out with new energy and a set of lyrics one can truly identify with. After all, artists do draw from their personal struggles and create powerful new music sometimes.
Blueface has worked with huge artists such as Drake and Quavo in the past. His style definitely resonates uniquely, so it’s him who remains relevant during his incarceration, then the possibilities could be endless. His manager is still very hopeful, hinting toward upcoming projects and collaborations.
As he navigates this trying chapter, his every move has been closely monitored by fans. Part of Blueface’s appeal lies in his ability to turn life experiences into relatable lyrics. If he gets out of prison and tells new stories or maybe sees things from a different perspective, one thing’s for sure: the fans will be ready to jump on that when he returns.
