A picture of Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, the man who used to consider himself allies with Tekashi 6ix9ine, began circulating online last week as fans of the Nine Trey Blood got a rare chance of seeing the man behind bars. In the photo, he can be seen posing with some buddies, rocking a red rosary necklace and continuing to represent his gang colors. The former manager of 6ix9ine, Shotti gained notoriety by himself, earning a reputation in the industry because of his own boisterous behavior and his alignment with the rainbow-haired rapper. Knowing that there are a bunch of people on the outside that are rooting for him, Shotti delivered a message to his proper fanbase through his social media platforms, likely informing a friend of what to say as he sits in his cell.

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Sharing the new image online, Kifano Jordan spoke to his supporters with a quick statement on how he’s doing, reminding folks that he’ll never break, bend, or fold. “DIFFRENT SURROUNDINGS BUT ITS STILL TR3YWAY,” wrote the man, currently serving a fifteen-year sentence in prison. 

Just the other day, it was revealed that El Chapo’s lawyer, who had previously also worked alongside Shotti on this case, would be dropping out from his counsel, noting that his client would not have a chance of being awarded his appeal. Do you think Shotti will make it out before his sentence is complete?

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Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, the imprisoned ex-manger of Tekashi 6ix9ine, seems to be making friends during his current prison stay. However, his plans to appeal the 15-year sentence may come to a sudden halt now that his big-wig lawyer is requesting to be removed from his case altogether.

Based off an exclusive report from AllHipHop, Jeffrey Lichtman has asked a judge to excuse him from defending Shotti after further reviewing the case. Lichtman’s reasoning behind the change of heart lies in his belief that Shotti has zero chance at winning an appeal due to the fact that he signed a valid appeal waive that actually prohibits the high-powered lawyer from challenging the sentence.

Here’s one of the key things addressed in the letter Lichtman wrote to Judge Paul Engelmayer, which was obtained by AllHipHop:

“I respectfully submit that the record from the district court contains no reversible errors. To the contrary, the record reveals that Mr. Jordan knowingly, voluntarily and intelligently pled guilty to the charges,” Jeffrey Lichtman wrote to Judge Paul Engelmayer in an attempt to excuse himself from representing Shotti.

“Accordingly, I submit that there exists no non-frivolous issues on appeal. For these reasons, counsel should be permitted to withdraw,” argued Jeffrey Lichtman. 

You can take a look at a copy of the letter over on AllHipHop. In the meantime, take a look at a fan-made “best of” compilation of Tekashi and Shotti’s friendship before their highly-publicized fallout:

Kifano “Shotti” Jordan, the former manager of controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, is getting used to his surroundings. The infamous Nine Trey Bloods member was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for his role in their racketeering crimes, being exposed as one of the more active members of the group. When 6ix9ine was at the witness stand during the trials of Harv and Nuke, his kidnappers, he called out everybody that he used to run with, including Shotti. The rapper claims that his former manager was sleeping with his baby’s mother, something that has left a seriously bad taste in his rainbow grills. Shotti denies that he was ever intimate with Sara Molina, but he did previously tell a judge that he would never break, bend or fold. With that said, he could very well be holding back some information. Jordan was recently pictured from behind bars in a photo that made its way onto the internet, shared by DJ Akademiks, giving everybody a quick update on the notorious “Treyway.”

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Standing between two men in grey sweatsuits, Shotti wears a red rosary necklace, which appears to be allowed in his prison center. The color choice is significant since, well, he’s a well-known member of a Blood division. Clearly, Shotti intends on staying true to his family even though he can’t be in the streets.

How is he looking? It looks like he’s keeping his head held high despite being sentenced to a lengthy term in a cell.