{{short description|American rapper}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = AR-AB | image = | caption = | landscape = yes | birth_name = Abdul Ibrahim West | alias = King AB, Top Goon of Philly, El Patron, The Goon | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|9|26}} | birth_place = North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | genre = Hip hop, gangsta rap, trap | occupation = Rapper | years_active = 2003–2018 | label = | current_member_of = Original Block Hustlaz | past_member_of = {{hlist|Larsiny Family}} }}
'''Abdul Ibrahim West''' (born September 26, 1982),<ref name="AbdulWest1" /><ref name="AbdulWest2" /> better known by his stage name '''AR-Ab''' (also referred to as '''King AB'''), is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a member of OBH (Original Block Hustlaz), a rap group he co-founded with frequent collaborator Dark Lo.
West is best known for being involved in the Drake-Meek Mill feud, and for the extensive legal troubles he has faced across his career.<ref name="5days" /><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Roebuck |first=Jeremy |date=2019-11-19 |title=Philly rap star AR-Ab is convicted of running drug ring implicated in murders, faces at least 15 years in prison |url=https://www.inquirer.com/news/ar-ab-convicted-obh-original-block-hustlaz-abdul-west-drug-prison-20191119.html |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=www.inquirer.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, West was sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug trafficking. Federal authorities stated that his rap crew and label, OBH, was a gang that partook in drug trafficking, murder, and other crimes across North Philadelphia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-15 |title=Eastern District of Pennsylvania {{!}} Leader of Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Gang and Rap Artists "Original Block Hustlaz" Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison {{!}} United States Department of Justice |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/leader-philadelphia-drug-trafficking-gang-and-rap-artists-original-block-hustlaz |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=www.justice.gov |language=en}}</ref><ref name="east">{{Cite web |date=2021-10-05 |title=Eastern District of Pennsylvania {{!}} Final Defendant Convicted at Trial in "Original Block Hustlaz" Drug Trafficking Case Sentenced to Over 16 Years in Prison {{!}} United States Department of Justice |url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/final-defendant-convicted-trial-original-block-hustlaz-drug-trafficking-case-sentenced |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=www.justice.gov |language=en}}</ref> {{toc limit|3}}
== Early life == Abdul West was born on September 26, 1982, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. West grew up in North Philadelphia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n__v1mYw4Qc|title=AR-AB: My Islam Is About Peace, Not Killing People|publisher=VladTV|date=April 9, 2015|accessdate=August 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS_EZjBpyKc|title=Dark Lo Discusses Ar-Ab + Running The Streets of Philly|publisher=Street League Movement|date=May 17, 2013|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref> He states in his music that his childhood was marked by domestic and drug abuse from his father.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOiJjARFDT0 |title=Ar-Ab - Road To Glory (New Official Album Visualizer) Ft. Dark Lo |date=2024-02-15 |last=PaperChaserDotCom |access-date=2024-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
==Music career== West began his career as a battle rapper and went on to become a member of Cassidy's Larsiny Family, appearing as a featured artist on his mixtapes throughout 2007, namely ''07-07-07 (Happy Birthday)''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/1808/cassidy_070707.html|title=''07-07-07 (Happy Birthday'')|publisher=LiveMixtapes.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref> and ''Put Ya L In The Sky''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Cassidy-Put-Ya-L-In-The-Sky-mixtape.10386.html|title=''Put Ya L In The Sky''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015|archive-date=April 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402130602/http://www.datpiff.com/Cassidy-Put-Ya-L-In-The-Sky-mixtape.10386.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He continued working features for artists during this time until the release of his debut mixtape ''Welcome to Trap Street'' on May 1, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/2811/arab_welcome_to_trap_street.html|title=''Welcome To Trap Street''|publisher=LiveMixtapes.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>
In 2008, West and Cassidy appeared on the ''Cocaine City'' street DVD, where the two collaborated on "City of Dreams" alongside a young French Montana.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhKVzH2f82SW4R4sYV|title=City of Dreams|website=WorldStarHipHop.com|date=June 4, 2008 |publisher=Cocaine City|accessdate=August 8, 2015}}</ref> This would be Ab's first music video before concentrating on his solo career. He released his second mixtape ''I See Dead People'' on January 8, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/AR-AB-I-See-Dead-People-mixtape.29976.html|title=''I See Dead People''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and his third mixtape ''Allegheny AB'' on May 26, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Ar-Ab-Allegheny-AB-mixtape.122989.html|title=''Allegheny AB''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318003855/http://www.datpiff.com/Ar-Ab-Allegheny-AB-mixtape.122989.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In late 2010, West and Dark Lo formed their label and rap collective OBH (Original Block Hustlaz), which also includes his brother Lik Moss among other rappers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-08-19 |title=FACTS OF LIFE: LIK MOSS |url=https://www.validatedmagazine.com/music-1/2021/8/19/facts-of-life-lik-moss |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=VALIDATED MAGAZINE |language=en-US}}</ref>
West began making waves following the release of his fourth mixtape ''Who Harder Than Me'', released on February 13, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/AR-AB-Who-Harder-Than-Me-mixtape.199184.html|title=''Who Harder Than Me''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=March 22, 2015|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318012351/http://www.datpiff.com/AR-AB-Who-Harder-Than-Me-mixtape.199184.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2012, West began working on his fifth mixtape ''Who Harder Than Me II'', which was released on October 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/Ar-Ab-Who-Harder-Than-Me-2-mixtape.402129.html|title=''Who Harder Than Me II''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=March 22, 2015|archive-date=March 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318015245/http://www.datpiff.com/Ar-Ab-Who-Harder-Than-Me-2-mixtape.402129.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The record included features from fellow Philadelphia rapper Freeway, and New York rapper and producer Swizz Beatz who had previously worked with Cassidy during the latter's stint with Ruff Ryders Entertainment. The collaboration, during which Swizz Beatz referred to Ab as "most important new artist in rap", prompted speculation whether he would be signed to his label.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCB-EJtAtPQ|title=Ar-Ab Recording "Bottom" ft Swizz Beatz|website=Youtube.com|date=September 5, 2012 |publisher=ArAbTGOP|accessdate=April 4, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2012/09/philly-rapper-ar-ab-most-important-new-artist-rap/|title=Philly Rapper Ar-Ab Is The "Most Important New Artist in Rap"|date=September 16, 2012|publisher=Vibe.com|accessdate=April 4, 2015}}</ref>
The following year saw the release of his sixth mixtape ''MUD Musik'' on February 28, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/AR-AB-MUD-Musik-Motivation-Under-Distress-mixtape.424993.html|title=''MUD Musik''|publisher=DatPiff.com|accessdate=April 4, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=July 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> This would be his last release before his latest round of legal trouble which saw West turning himself into authorities and incarcerated in March of that same year.<ref name="5days" /><ref name="vladtweet" /> ''Complex'' named him one of "15 Unsigned Rappers Who Should Get a Deal After SXSW" in 2013.<ref name="Complex">{{cite web |date=March 15, 2013 |title=15 Unsigned Rappers Who Should Get a Deal After SXSW |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/15-unsigned-rappers-who-should-get-a-deal-after-sxsw/ |accessdate=March 20, 2015 |publisher=Complex}}</ref>
In 2015, West became involved in the Drake-Meek Mill feud after Drake referenced West on his diss track "Back to Back", where he raps, "I drove here in the Wraith playin' AR-Ab". West later appeared on VladTV in August 2015 saying that while he hasn't signed on to Drake's OVO Sound and sided with him saying he was disappointed in Mill's response.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRIdWgzGBpk |title=Ar-Ab Addresses Rumors of Signing With Drake's OVO Movement |date=2014-12-12 |last=djvlad |access-date=2024-09-29 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Mill responded on August 6 during a performance in Camden, New Jersey where he said "Fuck AR-Ab" and questioned his allegiance to an out-of-town rapper. West responded by releasing his own version of "Back to Back" freestyle on August 8 which dissed Mill and also contained violent lyrics where he threatened to unleash his "shooters" upon Mill.<ref>{{cite web |last=Walker |first=Angus |date=August 8, 2015 |title=AR-Ab Drops Violent Diss Against Meek Mill, Raps Over Drake's "Back 2 Back" |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/45014/20150808/ar-ab-drops-violent-diss-against-meek-mill-raps-drake-track.htm |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |publisher=Music Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Balfour |first=Jay |date=August 7, 2015 |title=Philly Rapper AR-Ab Disses Meek Mill Over Drake's "Back To Back" |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2015/08/philly-rapper-arab-disses-meek-mill-over-drakes-back-to-back |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |publisher=Complex}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Stern |first=Marlow |date=August 7, 2015 |title=AR-Ab Sides With Drake, Threatens To Unleash 'Shooters' On Meek Mill In New Diss Track |url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/08/ar-ab-sides-with-drake-blasts-fellow-philly-guy-meek-mill-on-diss-track-back-to-back-freestyle.html |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |newspaper=The Daily Beast}}</ref> In response, Meek's cousin Omelly released his own version of "Back to Back" freestyle which dissed AR-Ab and also contained violent lyrics. West stated he wouldn't respond to Omelly's diss because he's a "worker".<ref>{{cite web |last=Walker |first=Angud |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Omelly Raps On Drake's 'Back 2 Back' and Disses AR-Ab for Meek Mill, 50 Cent Responds |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/45191/20150811/omelly-raps-drakes-back-2-back-disses-arab-meek-mill.htm |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |publisher=Music Times}}</ref> In January 2016, West revealed that he and Meek Mill had reconciled.<ref>{{cite web |title=At least one of Meek Mill's feud is over |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2720996/drake-meek-mill-beef-ar-ab/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107014659/http://www.mtv.com/news/2720996/drake-meek-mill-beef-ar-ab/ |archive-date=January 7, 2016 |website=MTV}}</ref>
In 2024, West released the extended play ''Road to Glory'', presumably containing music recorded before his 2018 incarceration.<ref>{{Citation |title=Road To Glory |date=2024-02-16 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/75UlqXbbtZWJQoePI19fSq?si=NFohsW_DQXmpLq8pVf9HKA&nd=1&dlsi=07b4f941c19840b9 |access-date=2024-09-29 |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life == In 2012, West's grandmother died and his mother died the following month. He describes this as a traumatic moment in his life, having already lost an elder brother prior.<ref name="MotherDeath">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7RD-VtQQQg|title=AR-AB gets emotional on his mother's passing|website=Youtube.com|date=April 30, 2015|accessdate=August 8, 2015}}</ref> West is a practicing Muslim.<ref>Archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/mgnzhqhVIOc Ghostarchive]{{cbignore}} and the [https://web.archive.org/web/20161115063728/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgnzhqhVIOc Wayback Machine]{{cbignore}}: {{cite AV media| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgnzhqhVIOc| title = AR-Ab: As a Muslim, If I Die Right Now I'm in a Bad Predicament, You Gotta Pray | website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
== Legal issues == West has been embroiled in a spate of legal issues throughout his career, and prior to his involvement in the music industry, including charges related to drug trafficking, possession, and violent crimes. According to interviews, he has served time in jail on four separate occasions prior to his most-recent 2013 sentencing related to crack cocaine.<ref name="VladJailInterview1">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0fbCBGUmi0|title=AR-AB: PA Prisons Are Overpopulated With Gangs Now|publisher=VladTV|date=December 2, 2014|accessdate=March 22, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}}
=== 2005 homicide case === {{See also|Cassidy (rapper)#Murder case}}
In 2005, West was one of three men wanted by police in connection to an April 15 shooting that left one man dead and two others injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2005-06-18/news/25437901_1_cassidy-desmond-hawkins-surrenders|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130617171514/http://articles.philly.com/2005-06-18/news/25437901_1_cassidy-desmond-hawkins-surrenders|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 17, 2013|title=Rapper surrenders in murder case; Police are seeking two other men...|publisher=Philly.com|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1504240/cassidy-wanted-for-murder/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406062737/http://www.mtv.com/news/1504240/cassidy-wanted-for-murder/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 6, 2015|title=Cassidy Wanted For Murder|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref> Prominent rapper Cassidy was the main suspect, with Ab and a third unidentified man being wanted as accomplices. In a December 3, 2008, interview with PhillyHeatTV, AR-Ab revealed he was found "not guilty",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EihjIKJNWs|title=AR-AB Interview Pt. 1|publisher=PhillyHeatTV|website=Youtube.com|date=December 23, 2008 |accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref> having spent two years fighting the case.<ref name="Vibe">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2012/09/philly-rapper-ar-ab-most-important-new-artist-rap/|title=Philly Rapper Ar-Ab Is The "Most Important New Artist in Rap"|publisher=Vibe|date=September 16, 2012|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref> Cassidy had surrendered to Philadelphia police on the afternoon of June 17, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504319/20050617/cassidy.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050619033402/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1504319/20050617/cassidy.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 19, 2005|title=Cassidy Turns Himself In On Murder, Weapons Charges|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> The case took a turn when the primary witness withdrew his confession. On January 25, 2006, Cassidy was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime for his involvement in the shooting. He was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison plus probation, and was credited with the 7 months he had already served.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1521478/20060124/cassidy.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070129100640/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1521478/20060124/cassidy.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2007|title=Cassidy Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter – Will Be Eligible For Parole Soon|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1509382/20050912/cassidy.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051125204839/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1509382/20050912/cassidy.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 25, 2005|title=Judge Reinstates First-Degree Murder Charge Against Cassidy|publisher=MTV News|accessdate=March 11, 2015}}</ref> He was released after serving 8 months in prison, and went on to relaunch the Larsiny Family which included then-member AR-Ab.
=== 2011 shootings === During an incident late-September 2011, West survived being shot ten times. A tweet dated September 24, 2011, showed a bandaged West lying in bed recuperating with the caption "10 shots couldn't stop me!!!"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/arab_tgop/status/117698026998472704|title= 1:32 PM, 24 Sep 2011 Tweet|website=Twitter.com|publisher=@ArAb_TGOP|date=September 24, 2011|accessdate=March 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allflamerz.com/2011/09/r-ab-shot-10-times.html|title=AR AB Shot 10 Times!|website=AllFlamerz.com|date=September 25, 2011|accessdate=March 21, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402110542/http://www.allflamerz.com/2011/09/r-ab-shot-10-times.html|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} A previous Tweet confirmed he was in the hospital receiving treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/arab_tgop/status/117687951852437505|title= 12:52 PM, 24 Sep 2011 Tweet|website=Twitter.com|publisher=@ArAb_TGOP|date=September 24, 2011|accessdate=March 22, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} He is reported to have suffered two shots to the stomach, two to the hand, five to the glutes and one shot to the thigh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mideastdynasty.com/?p=6995|title=Ar-Ab calls outy people that shot him 10 times...|website=MideastDynasty.com|date=February 16, 2012|accessdate=March 21, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}}
=== 2013 prison sentence === On April 13, 2013, media outlets reported on a tweet from rapper AR-Ab referring to a past crime which caught up to him.<ref name="vladtweet">{{cite web|url=http://www.vladtv.com/blog/163276/ar-ab-performing-final-show-tonight-before-going-to-prison/|title=AR-AB Performing Final Show Tonight Before Going To Prison?|publisher=VladTV|date=April 13, 2013|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} "3 years ago I got caught up in a big drug trafficking raid, it just caught up to me. Now I gottta pay da price. I'm doing my final show tonite", claimed the tweet.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ArAb_TGOP/status/323224692737589248|title=5:02 PM, April 13, 2013 Tweet|website=Twitter.com|publisher=@ArAb_TGOP|date=April 13, 2013|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} Speculations were abound whether he would be going to jail soon.<ref name="vladtweet" /> On April 26, videographer Gil Videos uploaded a video with Ab revealing he will be turning himself in to the authorities.<ref name="5days">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H5WMmjuczs|title=AR-AB 5 Days Before Turning Himself Into Prison|website=Youtube.com|publisher=GilVideos|date=April 26, 2013|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} Following his prison sentence, music videos from AR-Ab and OBH members prominently featured the "Free AR-Ab" slogan, and urged fans to write to Abdul West while he's in prison.<ref name="AbdulWest1">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npYCpUMwKFE|title=Write Ar-Ab|website=Youtube.com|date=January 27, 2014 |publisher=OriginalBlockHustlaz|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref><ref name="AbdulWest2">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVR7eDTpHv0|title=Go Hard|website=Youtube.com|date=July 18, 2013 |publisher=ArAbTGOP|accessdate=March 20, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} He was released on parole in November 2014, having served 18 months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1aim4_QVVw|title=AR-AB Released From Prison After 18 Months|website=Youtube.com|publisher=OG610TV|date=November 6, 2014|accessdate=March 21, 2015}}</ref>{{better source|date=October 2024}} According to interviews, Ab was booked for charges related to crack cocaine and faced up to 3 years, which was hastened to 18 months through his participation in the boot camp program.{{cn|date=November 2023}}
=== 2018 drug trafficking and conspiracy === In October 2018, West, alongside eight others said to be members of a drug trafficking organization, were arrested and indicted on charges of distributing drugs in North Philadelphia.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/superseding-indictment-filed-charging-nine-members-north-philadelphia-drug-trafficking|title=Superseding Indictment Filed Charging Nine Members of North Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Organization|date=October 18, 2018}}</ref> His charges include a conspiracy to distribute, the possession, and the distribution of cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin.<ref name="justice.gov">{{Cite news|url=https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/superseding-indictment-filed-charging-nine-members-north-philadelphia-drug-trafficking|title=Superseding Indictment Filed Charging Nine Members of North Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Organization|date=October 18, 2018|access-date=October 18, 2018|language=en}}</ref> The indictment identified West as the leader of the gang, and that the gang obtained high-end properties in Philadelphia to protect their supply.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Lyrics and social media posts made by West and his affiliates were used by authorities in their case against him and his gang, which authorities identified as his rap crew and label, the Original Block Hustlaz. Authorities stated that OBH was a drug dealing gang led by West.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-10-20 |title=Dark Lo Denies He Snitched To Get Gun Charges Dropped Amid AR-Ab Drama |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/dark-lo-ar-ab-snitching-gun-charges-dropped |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref>
On November 19, 2019, West was found guilty of several counts of conspiracy and distribution of crack cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine in his federal conspiracy case. While awaiting sentencing, he was allegedly attacked and stabbed in prison in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-16 |title=AR-Ab Allegedly Stabbed In Prison — Condition Is Dire |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.59557/title.ar-ab-allegedly-stabbed-in-prison-condition-is-dire |access-date=2024-09-29 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}</ref>
On April 15, 2021, West was sentenced to 45 years in prison.<ref name=":0" /> His final OBH co-defendant was sentenced in October of that year.<ref name="east"/>{{better source|date=October 2024}}
== Discography == ;Mixtapes * ''Welcome to Trapstreet'' (2008) * ''I See Dead People'' (2009) * ''Allegheny AB'' (2010) * ''Who Harder Than Me'' (2011) * ''Who Harder Than Me II'' (2012) * ''Mud Musik'' (2013) * ''Mud Musik II'' (2015) * ''Who Harder Than Me III'' (2016) * ''Protocol Vol 1'' (2017) * ''Protocol Vol 2'' (2017) * ''Protocol Vol 3'' (2017) * ''Protocol Vol 4'' (2018) * ''Road to Glory (2024)''
== Filmography == * ''Next Day Air'' (2009)
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == <!-- Per WP:ELMINOFFICIAL, choose one official website only --> * {{twitter}}
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