Rapper Max B Released From Prison After 15+ Years

Harlem rapper Max B has been released from prison after serving over 15 years in prison. The artist, whose real name is Charly Wingate, has already re-emerged publicly. He attended a New York Jets game and announced plans for a music comeback.

His release reignites discussion about the legal case that led to his incarceration. It also sparks interest in his potential to reclaim a place in the hip-hop industry.

Max B has been released from prison after serving over 16 years behind bars.

On Sunday (Nov. 9), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper was released from custody at Northern State Prison in Newark, N.J., and is now a free man.

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Max B was initially arrested in 2006 for his involvement in a fatal hotel robbery in Fort Lee, New Jersey. A 2009 trial resulted in a 75-year prison sentence. He was convicted on charges including felony murder and armed robbery.

However, a pivotal development in 2019 resulted in his sentence being significantly reduced. The New Jersey Superior Court re-sentenced him to 20 years after he pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter.

Harlem rapper Max B is officially a free man … walking out of prison after more than a decade behind bars.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) November 10, 2025

The 47-year-old artist is wasting no time planning his return to the music scene. In a recent interview on the ‘Drink Champs’ podcast, Max B hinted at his ambitious plans.

He stated his intention to “dive headfirst” back into his music career. He teased new projects and potential collaborations with other artists.