The Story of Gregory "Rabbit" Stewart & The 39ers - 3NG’s Most Feared Killer in New Orleans

🔎 Who is Gregory Stewart Gregory Stewart is a former New Orleans resident, indicted as part of a major federal case. Department of Justice His aliases include “Rabbit,” and sometimes “D-Nice.” He was accused of participating in a drug-trafficking operation (heroin distribution), as well as in multiple gang-related murders and shootings. 💥 Crimes & Guilty Plea According to federal prosecutors: Stewart pled guilty to the murders of several people: including Quelton Broussard (aka “Gutter”), Calvin Celestine (aka “Plucky”), and Gregory Keys — plus the shooting of another individual, Kendrick Smothers. He also admitted to being among the five people responsible for the high-profile murders of bounce-rapper Magnolia Shorty (birth name Renetta Lowe) and Jerome Hampton (aka “ManMan”) on December 20, 2010. Department of Justice His crimes were committed in the context of a heroin-distribution conspiracy and a firearms-use conspiracy. Prosecutors mentioned the organization dealt in 10–30 kilograms of heroin. The murders and drug crimes were tied to a violent gang operation centered around an area known as the “G-Strip” — roughly the 1300 block of Gallier Street in the 9th Ward of New Orleans — and connected to the gang alliance including 3NG/“39ers.” 🧑‍⚖️ Legal Consequences Stewart was indicted in December 2011 on multiple federal charges including drug trafficking, firearm possession during drug crimes, and murder. In July 2014, he pled guilty to gang-related murders and the heroin/firearm conspiracies. At the time of the plea, he faced life imprisonment on the murder counts (plus fines and supervised release), plus mandatory minimums and fines on the drug conspiracy. 🔗 Context: 3NG / 39ers Gang Affiliation The gang coalition connected to Stewart is commonly referred to as 3NG (Third and Galvez) or the 39ers — an alliance combining members from 3NG in the Third District and from the G-Strip gang in the Ninth Ward (often dubbed “G-Strip/39ers”). This alliance was reportedly responsible for heroin and crack distribution across these districts from roughly 2007 to 2014, using violence — including targeted killings — to maintain drug supply zones and street control.