AceShowbiz - Peewee Longway, the Atlanta rap veteran, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following a plea agreement that spared him from a potential life sentence.

The sentence comes after Peewee Longway pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Federal prosecutors recommended a prison term between 10 and 14 years, and the court imposed the minimum sentence of 10 years.

This legal case has followed the rapper since his 2024 arrest during a wide-ranging drug trafficking investigation in Georgia known as Operation Sweet Silence. The investigation targeted multiple alleged drug trafficking groups in the Atlanta area, leading to over 100 arrests and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and cash.

Authorities linked Peewee Longway to the broader drug trafficking conspiracy uncovered by the multi-agency operation. By accepting the plea, he significantly reduced his sentencing exposure from a possible life term down to a decade behind bars.

Peewee Longway has been influential in shaping Atlanta’s trap music scene, gaining a dedicated fan base through projects such as Blue M&M, The Blue M&M 2, and Mr. Blue Benjamin. He has also worked with prominent artists including Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Migos, A$AP Rocky, and Travis Scott.

While the plea deal has prevented a life sentence, the 10-year prison term will likely pause Peewee Longway's music career during a period when he had been actively releasing new material.

As of now, neither Peewee Longway nor his legal representatives have issued any public statements regarding the sentencing.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.