Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to a federal gun charge from his 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, while still facing serious prescription fraud charges in Utah.
Bollywood Fever: Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, also known as NBA YoungBoy, has officially pleaded guilty to a federal gun charge stemming from his 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The plea, entered on August 14, marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battles faced by the rapper, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden.
In the court documents obtained by XXL on Monday, August 19, YoungBoy signed his guilty plea, indicating his consent to resolve the case in Utah, where he is currently facing multiple criminal charges related to a prescription pill fraud scheme. The gun case, which originated in Louisiana, was approved for transfer to Utah.
The 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge occurred during a music video shoot, where YoungBoy and several others were accused of waving firearms. Police discovered multiple guns at the scene, including a 9 mm handgun allegedly in YoungBoy’s possession. Due to a previous conviction from a 2016 shootout, YoungBoy is prohibited from possessing firearms. He was indicted in U.S. District Court on charges of possession of firearms by a convicted felon and possession of an unregistered firearm. While the latter charge was dismissed, YoungBoy pleaded guilty to the former.
This guilty plea comes as YoungBoy continues to face serious legal challenges in Utah, where he remains jailed. In April, the rapper was arrested in connection with an alleged prescription fraud ring operating out of Utah. The charges against him include procuring or attempting to procure drug prescriptions, identity theft, forgery, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and possession of other controlled substances.
Authorities allege that YoungBoy posed as a medical professional to request prescriptions from pharmacies, using the real names and birthdates of other individuals. Associates of the rapper would then collect the prescriptions. If convicted on these charges, YoungBoy could face up to 10 years in prison, in addition to fines and supervised house arrest.
As YoungBoy navigates these complex legal battles, the implications of his guilty plea and the ongoing fraud case in Utah will likely have a significant impact on his future, both personally and professionally.
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