Chicago Rapper Bandman Kevo Sentenced To 22 Months In Federal Prison

NEW MUSIC FROM THE MIDWEST NATIVE IS SET TO ARRIVE BEFORE HE GOES BEHIND BARS

(AllHipHop News) Kevin “Bandman Kevo” Ford was arrested in 2014 for allegedly taking part in a $600,000 “credit card cracking” scam. The Chicago-based rapper eventually pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

According to a press release, Kevo has now been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison. The “Baller in Me” performer has 30 days to turn himself in to start serving his time.

“[I] will do everything possible to stay relevant,” states Kevo. “22 months will fly and I will be back better than ever and on my cocky sh-t.”

Authorities charged Ford and 28 other defendants in federal court for a banking scheme that crossed states. AllHipHop.com spoke to Kevo in November 2014 and he denied being connected to the larger group of arrested offenders.

“I don’t know a lot of them people at all. They were just saying that it was twenty-nine people that got arrested for the same thing,” said Kevo. “They didn’t say that we were in connection.”

As part of the plea deal, Kevo and supposed co-conspirator Cortez Stevens agreed to pay $141,919 in restitution. Certain items – such as a 2004 Audi and a 2006 Maserati – were forfeited to the federal government.

Before beginning his 22-month sentence, Bandman Kevo plans to release his next single “Phone Call.” His catalog presently features mixtapes like Bad Habit and Fast Life.