Four Corner Hustler who toured with Chief Keef gets 10 years in prison

Prosecutors said Rontrell Turnipseed, 28, of Chicago, obtained his nickname “because he was the heir apparent and had exhibited the bona fides” to one day become a gang leader.

Turnipseed’s defense attorney, Michael Schmiege, argued last month that Turnipseed only joined the Four Corner Hustlers after a violent childhood, which included a shooting when Turnipseed was 15 that led to the death of his best friend.

U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin handed Turnipseed the 10-year sentence Monday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Turnipseed pleaded guilty to a racketeering conspiracy in August 2019, admitting to his role in the gang that violently defended itself and its drug territory that included the 4300 block of West Wilcox Street and the 4300 block of West Jackson Boulevard.

Three members of the gang — Labar “Bro Man” Spann, Tremayne Thompson and Juhwun Foster — are set for what is expected to be a lengthy trial in September.

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