Max B Returns to Music Scene Days After Prison Release
In a surprise move, Harlem rapper Max B made his highly anticipated return to the stage just days after being released from prison. The Wave God joined Brandy and Monica at their NYC show at Barclays Center on Thursday night, performing his 2008 classic "Sexy Love" for a crowd of enthusiastic fans.
Monica greeted Max with a warm welcome, saying "Welcome home, my brother," before he took the mic and commanded attention: "New York, stand up! He's back. Where are my ladies at, Barclays?" The energy was palpable as Max walked around the stage, danced with Monica, and then launched into an impassioned performance of "Sexy Love."
The show was filled with special guests, including Fabolous, Fat Joe, Ciara, who joined Brandy and Monica for a performance of their hit song "Level Up," along with Tyrese for his tribute to Jennifer Lopez's "Sweet Lady."
Max B's release from prison on November 9 came after 16 years behind bars for his role in a botched armed robbery that resulted in the death of one man. In an interview earlier this year, Max expressed his gratitude and determination: "I'm feeling righteous, man... Wavy Baby coming home real soon."
Although Max B was originally sentenced to 75 years in prison for his involvement in the robbery, his conviction was vacated in 2016 after a new legal team argued that his original trial lawyer had a conflict of interest. His sentence was later reduced to 20 years.
In recent years, despite being incarcerated, Max B has continued to release music, including collaborations with French Montana and an album called Negro Spirituals. Next Friday, he will drop a new project titled The First Purge (Patient Zero).
Brandy and Monica's The Boy Is Mine Tour will continue on Friday in Newark before heading to other destinations across the country.
In a surprise move, Harlem rapper Max B made his highly anticipated return to the stage just days after being released from prison. The Wave God joined Brandy and Monica at their NYC show at Barclays Center on Thursday night, performing his 2008 classic "Sexy Love" for a crowd of enthusiastic fans.
Monica greeted Max with a warm welcome, saying "Welcome home, my brother," before he took the mic and commanded attention: "New York, stand up! He's back. Where are my ladies at, Barclays?" The energy was palpable as Max walked around the stage, danced with Monica, and then launched into an impassioned performance of "Sexy Love."
The show was filled with special guests, including Fabolous, Fat Joe, Ciara, who joined Brandy and Monica for a performance of their hit song "Level Up," along with Tyrese for his tribute to Jennifer Lopez's "Sweet Lady."
Max B's release from prison on November 9 came after 16 years behind bars for his role in a botched armed robbery that resulted in the death of one man. In an interview earlier this year, Max expressed his gratitude and determination: "I'm feeling righteous, man... Wavy Baby coming home real soon."
Although Max B was originally sentenced to 75 years in prison for his involvement in the robbery, his conviction was vacated in 2016 after a new legal team argued that his original trial lawyer had a conflict of interest. His sentence was later reduced to 20 years.
In recent years, despite being incarcerated, Max B has continued to release music, including collaborations with French Montana and an album called Negro Spirituals. Next Friday, he will drop a new project titled The First Purge (Patient Zero).
Brandy and Monica's The Boy Is Mine Tour will continue on Friday in Newark before heading to other destinations across the country.
! 16 years is a loooong time to be away from music, but he's still got that energy 
and charisma. Brandy and Monica are always the best hosts 
, they totally welcomed him back with open arms 
. I love how Max performed "Sexy Love" it was like no time had passed at all 
. And can we talk about the special guests? Fabolous, Fat Joe, Ciara... the list goes on! 
It's going to be a wild ride with his new project dropping next Friday 
. I'm definitely gonna check that out 
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. gotta respect how he came back strong 
, got love from Monica & Brandy too 
. but for real tho, 75 yrs was a crazy sentence to get vacated 
. can't wait to hear what's next from The Wave God 
. and can we talk about the show tho? "Sexy Love" still holds up, no cap 
. and I'm low-key excited to hear his new project The First Purge (Patient Zero) - that title gives me life! 
his new album The First Purge (Patient Zero) cant come soon enough! i heard its gonna be fire 
. And good for him that he got a new trial lawyer and had his conviction vacated, but it's still wild to think about what could've been if that hadn't happened.
. And how does he feel about being back out and making music again?
his energy on stage was infectious, loved seeing him dance with monica 
gotta respect the fact he's still got bars for days and isn't holding any grudges 
just saw max b back on stage after 16 yrs behind bars and it's honestly surreal... his energy is still so infectious 
it's amazing to see him back in the spotlight, spreading positivity and good vibes through his music 
i'm hyped for his new project "the first purge" patient zero - can't wait to hear what he's been working on 
...he was gone for 16 yrs and now he just waltzes back onto stage like nothin ever happened 
...i mean, i guess it's cool that he's free and all but let's not forget what he did 
. and btw, why does he have to release a new album next fri? can't he just chill for a sec? 
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. the energy in that show must've been electric! can't wait for his new project The First Purge (Patient Zero) - it's gonna be so interesting to see what he comes out with next 
. [link to article about Max B's history](https://www.google.com/url?q=
he was like 16 when he went to prison lol what a wild ride for him he deserves his second chance and i love how monica greeted him with open arms 
The fact that he's still dropping new music is just icing on the cake - it's proof that you're never too old (or in this case, too old to serve time) to pursue your passions