Chicago Rapper Bump J Takes Plea Deal For 2007 Bank Robbery

Chicago rapper Bump J recently signed a plea deal that would give him a lighter prison sentence, for his part in a 2007 bank robbery in his hometown.
According to the local Wednesday Journal, Bump (real name: Terrance Boykin) faced a life sentence, but as a part of the plea deal he signed last month, he's likely to receive a minimum seven year sentence.

Back in January 2007, the rapper and one other man entered the a Chase Bank branch, wielding handguns and announcing a robbery. They then forced bank employees to hand over cash from the teller drawers and vault, making off with more than $100,000 in cash.

While no injuries were reported, all caught on surveillance cameras.

He was arrested late last year, following a routine traffic stop in Carbondale, Illinois, after the FBI got involved in an unpublicized manhunt.

The 28-year-old rapper initially faced anywhere from 37 to 46 months for the bank robbery itself, but because he threatened employees with a handgun, he faced life.

He will be required to serve a mandatory minimum seven years on the charge of brandishing a gun during a crime of violence.

Bump J is scheduled to be sentenced on September 1.

The rapper made a name for himself locally via countless mixtapes, including one with the popular DJ Drama called Chicagorilla. His buzz eventually earned him a record deal with Atlantic Records, but his debut was never released.

Comment by Oliverbrown on August 26, 2009 at 8:27pm: He got off good time to lay down real talk

Comment by Cassandra Stuntbunny on August 26, 2009 at 8:30pm: Damn nigga how dey know it was u, dats fucked up...i love yo music.

Comment by Yella Boi on August 26, 2009 at 9:22pm: Big Bank Bump, I hope u ain't snitch on nobody, but I kno betta than that......GOON SQUAD!

Comment by Gillz on August 26, 2009 at 10:37pm: No Snitchin

Comment by BIG DEAL on August 27, 2009 at 1:16am: U NEVA KNOW.................

Comment by A$h Dolla on August 27, 2009 at 9:02am: thought he was eating in the city, guess not!

Comment by Money Rizo on August 27, 2009 at 9:57am: i feel bad for hommie...but there comes a time u gotta use common sense....this was not a smart move for baby boi....may god be with him...cuz he made his bed....time for him to sleep there...itz just sad to see talent go to waste like that.....

Comment by Kelby James on August 27, 2009 at 10:24am: Cant wait Bump I miss that goodd music. 7 years aint shit compared to life. real talk.
Niggas gotta eat.

Comment by Kelby James on August 27, 2009 at 10:24am: Im From The Chi I understand.

Comment by IT-YA on August 27, 2009 at 2:30pm: shit all of us had a wild robbery thought but some shit should be left a thought.Im out the chi cabrini greens and bad choices come often as much as I pray he stay focus he left room for my mixtapes to be out.he was suppose to feature on one of my tracks so instead of a slot now he gets a shout CHI-TOWN GOT Ya BACK IT-YA