Quando Rondo Begins Serving 33-Month Sentence At ‘Low-Security’ Ohio Prison

Quando Rondo has begun serving his 33-month sentence for federal drug charges at a low-security prison facility in Ohio.

According to Bureau of Prisons records, the NBA YoungBoy signee will spend his time at Federal Correction Institution Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio.

Rondo was sentenced in December after pleading guilty to a single count of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana in August.

Initially facing five years, the Savannah, Georgia rapper (real name Tyquian Bowman) instead received two years and nine months behind bars, along with a $40,000 fine and three years on probation following his release.

Rondo will also be subject to drug testing, mental health counseling and educational training requirements.

He told local ABC affiliate WJCL that he’s taking the sentence in stride and views it as “just one chapter in his next story.”

“As crazy as it sounds, that’s enough time to really sit down, rehabilitate myself, come up with some better plans, come out and move forward for my family and friends,” he said.

He added that he wants to serve as a role model for the youth and show them that they “can do something way more better and positive” and that “doing the right thing and walking down the right path is cool.”

Quando Rondo was originally charged with the more serious crime of drug conspiracy and participating in criminal street gang activity, but later struck a deal with prosecutors where he pleaded guilty to the lesser charge.

The controversial rapper previously apologized for his actions, saying: “I’ve had ups and downs, but I know I can do better — not just for myself, but for the community that has supported me. Savannah deserves more from me and I’m working hard to be a better person.”

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Rondo also has an open case relating to a DUI following a high-speed car crash in July 2023. He has pleaded not guilty in that case.

The “I Remember” hitmaker was reportedly seen speeding before crashing into another car. During the incident, he was also allegedly showing signs of an overdose, for which medical professionals at the scene administered Narcan.

Rondo has never commented on reports of the overdose.

However, he did recently celebrate eight months of sobriety.