Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

Atlanta rapper Peewee Longway has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and firearm charges linked to a major investigation in Georgia.

The sentence follows his guilty plea to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case stems from a 2024 federal investigation.

Federal raid uncovered drugs and firearms

Federal agents raided a studio connected to Longway in September 2024. Investigators said they found about 3,000 fentanyl pills and six firearms inside the building. They also recovered additional firearms from his home.

Prosecutors said the investigation uncovered evidence linking the studio to the trafficking of approximately four kilograms of methamphetamine. They also pointed to text messages that allegedly supported the conspiracy.

Longway later accepted a plea agreement instead of taking the case to trial.

Operation Sweet Silence

Longway was one of 101 people arrested during Operation Sweet Silence, a large-scale law enforcement operation targeting drug trafficking.

Authorities seized fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and marijuana with an estimated street value of more than $200 million. The investigation involved federal, state and local agencies, including the FBI.

Officials described the operation as one of the largest drug enforcement actions carried out in the region. They also said the investigation would continue beyond the initial arrests.

A major name in Atlanta trap

Born Quincy Lamont Williams, Peewee Longway built his career through the Blue M&M mixtape series and his longtime association with Gucci Mane’s 1017 label. He later expanded his influence by launching MPA BandCamp.

The 10-year sentence marks a major development in the career of one of Atlanta’s most recognizable trap artists. With the federal case now resolved, Longway will begin serving his 120-month prison sentence.