why was max b in jail

Max B, the Harlem rapper also known as Charley Wingate, was imprisoned for his involvement in a botched armed robbery in New Jersey that resulted in a death. He was originally sentenced in 2009 to 75 years in prison on murder conspiracy, armed robbery, and related charges, but his sentence was later reduced after legal appeals and a guilty plea to aggravated manslaughter. He ultimately served about 16 years and was released around November 9, 2025. The case and its outcome have been covered by multiple outlets in late 2025, noting the reduction of his sentence and his release from prison.