Yak Gotti was released from jail on probation after resolving the remaining charges against him.
On Tuesday (April 8), the rapper finalized his outstanding legal issues by pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery in connection to a jailhouse assault in June of 2024. Gotti was acquitted on all charges related to the YSL case four months ago but remained in jail after he and several other men attacked another inmate in a cell.
The court sentenced Gotti to 12 years, with 9 months to serve with credit for time served. After two years of successful completion of probation, his status will become non-reporting. After 5 years on probation without any issues, it will be suspended.
In addition to being on probation, Gotti will be barred from possessing firearms and was warned to avoid promoting gangs on social media or in his music.
Yak Gotti Says He’s Ready to Move Forward with His Life
“I feel like I’m reborn. Feel like we’ve been through a lot in the last three years, two years,” Gotti said.
Gotti said he appreciates everyone who supported him over the last couple of years.
“It’s just another chance of life, and I promise I won’t let the people (who) support me down,” Gotti said.
Gotti said he plans on spending time with his family and getting back to work on his music.
“The Yak Man is getting back out on the street,” attorney Bruce Harvey said. “He’s looking forward to being with his family and friends again and getting back in the studio. His album is coming out, and we’re happy to see this long ordeal is over.”
“I wish you good luck on your forthcoming album,” Judge Paige Reese Whitaker told him during the hearing.
