Max B, a legendary Harlem rapper, is now a free man after 16 years behind bars. He is released on November 9, 2025, the hip-hop legend who coined the term ‘wavy’ joined his long-time friend French Montana in celebrating his birthday, one of the most long-awaited comebacks in the history of rap.
Max B Released From Prison After 16 Years: The Harlem Rapper Can Finally Be Free in 2025
The Wait is Over the Harlem rapper Max B, whose real name was Charly Winggate was recently walked out of Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey, on November 9, 2025, after serving 16 years in jail. It is coincident that the artist released it on friend and collaborator French Montana’s 41st birthday, a moment that led to an emotional reunion that was captured on social media.
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From 75 Years to Freedom
The story of Max B on the way to freedom was extraordinary. He was originally charged with 75 years in 2009 over his alleged involvement in a botched robbery in New Jersey that escalated into a murder case. The rapper had his conviction reversed in 2016. His defense team was able to establish a conflict of interest with his trial attorney at the time, which led to a plea agreement. He was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter and his sentence was commuted to 20 years with time to be served.
The release was announced several months before. In a December 2024 interview on The Joe Budden Podcast, Max B confirmed his release date of November 9, 2025. “I’m feeling righteous, man,” he said. “This is almost over. Wavy Baby coming home real soon?”
The Wavy One Returns
French Montana took the moment to Instagram, telling him the moment by saying, “CANT MAKE THIS UP!” MY BROTHER REALLY CAME HOME ON MY BDAY! HAMDULILLAH WALKED IT DOWN! “NO MORE FREE YOU!” Hip-hop community came out in full support and fans wrote, THE WAVY ONE IS BAAAACKKKKKK. “WELCOME HOME MAX B”.
In 2005-2006, Max B got to fame when he was signed to Jim Jones’ label, where his hit title tracks are ‘Why You Do That’ and ‘I Gotta Habit’. His impact on rap culture cannot be underestimated: he made the term wavy popular and influenced artists from such groups as ASAP Mob to Wiz Khalifa. He has been mentioned in music by even Kanye West, Drake, and The Weeknd.
What’s next for Max B?
Max B, talking about his comeback, stated, “I’m working.” I can’t wait to get re-acclimated. You already know I’m a musical genius myself, so n—-s gotta get re-acclimated with my shit. It’s a challenge. I love a good challenge. “I’m the trendsetter”. The rapper will come back to music and start touring in 2026. He has already declared a seven-date tour of the East Coast where he will be performing in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Max B will be put on five years’ supervised release as he is reintegrated into society. His release becomes a historic occasion in the history of hip-hop, bringing to an end one of the most anticipated returns to the genre.
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