Dancehall artiste Squash is now officially scheduled to be released from U.S. federal custody on December 26, 2026, according to updated Federal Bureau of Prisons records, confirming an earlier exit than previously projected. The Jamaican entertainer, born Andrae Maurice Whittaker, is currently housed at FCI Oakdale II in Louisiana, where he continues serving his sentence in a low-security federal facility. The revised date places his release just after Christmas, intensifying attention across the Caribbean entertainment space over what comes next.
The adjustment moves Squash’s timeline forward by approximately one month, replacing the previously reported January 2027 release date. While the change may appear minor, it has reignited public discussion around his legal trajectory and post-release future. However, despite the revised date, his broader situation remains unchanged, with immigration proceedings expected to follow immediately upon completion of his sentence.
FCI Oakdale II, part of the Oakdale Federal Correctional Complex, houses inmates serving a range of federal sentences, and Squash’s placement there aligns with standard federal classification procedures. Meanwhile, the updated Bureau of Prisons record adds official clarity to a case that continues to attract significant attention within dancehall and global reggae communities.
Attention now shifts beyond the prison walls, where deportation proceedings remain a likely next step following his release. As anticipation builds, the development has sparked renewed conversation about how the artiste will re-enter the music landscape — or whether he will be forced to continue his career from outside the United States.
For now, Squash’s revised release date marks a key turning point in a closely watched case, with the final chapter of his current legal journey set to unfold just after the 2026 holiday season.
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