The Paperwork Party: How GlokkNine’s Secret Federal Cooperation on Four Murders Left Investigators “Shocked” and “Happy”
In the high-stakes world of Florida’s rap scene, the line between street credibility and legal survival is often drawn in a federal interrogation room. For Orlando rapper GlokkNine, born Jquavius Smith, that line appears to have been crossed in a West Virginia federal prison. According to newly surfaced court transcripts and legal filings, the “Crayola” artist has been involved in a “proffer” session with investigators, providing what law enforcement describes as “significant” and “forthright” information regarding four specific homicides. This revelation has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, effectively marking a grim turning point for a career that once held the promise of a $2 million Young Money contract.
The Rise and the RICO
To understand the weight of these new allegations, one must look back at the chaos that gripped Orlando during the height of GlokkNine’s prominence. The city, often associated with the family-friendly image of Disney World, became the backdrop for a brutal gang war between GlokkNine’s AFNF (All Family No Friends) gang and the 438 gang, led by rival rapper Hotboii. The violence was not just professional; it was deeply personal. Smith was notoriously accused of shooting up a home belonging to his own aunt because it was linked to his cousin, a member of the rival faction.
The conflict eventually led to Operation X, one of the largest RICO cases in Florida’s history. The indictment was a staggering 700 pages long, dwarfing the famous GS9 case in New York. While 34 people were taken down, GlokkNine remained a central figure, facing 52 felony charges ranging from attempted murder to government fraud. While he was already serving time for federal firearms charges, the looming threat of state murder charges appears to have changed the rapper’s trajectory from street soldier to government witness.
The Secret Sit-Down at “Misery Mountain”
The turning point occurred at USP Hazelton, a high-security federal penitentiary in West Virginia often referred to as “Misery Mountain.” This facility is infamous for the brutal murder of mob boss Whitey Bulger, a reminder of the dangers faced by those perceived as informants. It was here, on April 6, 2023, and again on May 18, 2023, that investigators from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation (MBI) traveled to meet with Smith.
According to a 99-page transcript filed in October 2025, detectives gave Smith a stark choice: cooperate as a witness in a series of unsolved homicides or face a newly drafted warrant for conspiracy to commit murder. The murders in question involved the deaths of Dexter Wentz, Demetrius Cox, Dominique Aldridge, and Cordell Atwell. Faced with the prospect of never seeing the outside world again, Smith, through his legal counsel, entered into a proffer agreement—a legal “queen for a day” session where a defendant provides information in exchange for potential immunity or a lighter sentence.
“They Were Surprised at How Well It Went”
The most damaging aspect of the newly released paperwork is the testimony of Smith’s former attorney. During a motion to suppress hearing, the lawyer recounted the aftermath of the interview. He noted that the investigators were “absolutely shocked” and “very happy” with the level of detail Smith provided. The attorney described a scene where, during the car ride back to the airport, the officers were high-fiving and celebrating the “useful information” they had obtained.
Smith was described as “forthright,” answering questions about the four murders and providing incriminating details that linked various individuals to the crimes. For a rapper whose entire brand was built on the slogan “All Family No Friends” and a staunch “no snitching” stance, the transcript serves as a definitive end to his street persona. The paperwork confirms that Smith did not just sit in a room; he spoke extensively, helping the state build its case against those he once called associates.
The Fallout and the “Poking” Incident
The timeline of this cooperation adds a dark context to previous reports regarding Smith’s safety behind bars. In late 2023, fellow inmate and Atlanta rapper Ola Runt took to social media to accuse GlokkNine of being a “rat,” claiming the rapper had been stabbed—or “poked up”—in the federal facility due to his paperwork circulating among the population. At the time, many fans dismissed the claims as prison rumors or a misunderstanding of a standard plea deal.
However, the 2025 transcripts prove that the rumors were rooted in reality. The “old plea” that Ola Runt allegedly saw, which included a cooperation clause, was not a clerical error but a precursor to the actual cooperation that took place. The physical danger Smith faced in prison was a direct consequence of the information he was providing to the Florida detectives.
A Career in the Rearview
As the hip-hop community processes this “paperwork party,” the consensus is that GlokkNine’s music career is effectively over. In the genre of “drill” and street-centric rap, the revelation of federal cooperation is a death knell for one’s reputation. While he may succeed in avoiding a life sentence for the four murders mentioned in the proffer, he has traded his status as a street icon for the life of a protected witness.
The story of GlokkNine serves as a cautionary tale of the RICO era. It highlights the immense pressure the federal government can bring to bear on young men who find themselves trapped between the code of the streets and the cold reality of a 60-year prison sentence. As the MBI continues to use the information provided by Smith to close cold cases in Orlando, the “Marathon” of the AFNF gang has come to a screeching halt, replaced by the clinical language of court transcripts and immunity deals.
