Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, comedian, social media personality |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/09/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Stage Name | Shawty Dred |
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| Summary | Atlanta-based rapper, skit comedian and Instagram personality known online as Shawty Dred. In October 2026 he was indicted by a federal grand jury on 63 counts related to an alleged SNAP food-benefits fraud scheme. These are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. |
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| Real Name | Mercedes Reshard New |
Personal Life
| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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| Legal Status | Indicted on 7 October 2026 on federal charges including mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and SNAP fraud; arrested in Las Vegas on 13 October 2026; charges are unproven. |
Relationships & More
| Associations | Early association with the late Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo, according to his own account; the extent of that relationship is not publicly documented. |
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Career
| Music | Released singles under the Shawty Dred name, including Skit God (2021). |
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| Business | Owns Shawty Dred LLC, an Atlanta business, and promoted a brand called HEYYY PARTNAAA; said in 2021 he planned restaurant ventures in Atlanta. |
| Social Media Career | Built a following of more than 2 million on Instagram through comedy skits and lifestyle content. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Stated that acting was his main goal and that he wanted Hollywood-level film earnings. | |
| 2. Prosecutors linked about $635,000 in transactions to Shawty Dred LLC, a business he owns. | |
| 3. A viral clip showed him burning cash, which has been cited in coverage of the case. |
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