YoungBoy Never Broke Again, born Kentrell Gaulden, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for firearm possession, marking a significant moment in the Baton Rouge rapper’s legal battles. The sentencing stems from a 2020 arrest during a music video shoot in Baton Rouge, where law enforcement seized multiple firearms.
The Case in Context
The incident occurred in September 2020 when Gaulden and 15 others were arrested on charges linked to the possession of a dozen firearms. YoungBoy’s plea agreement includes not only his prison term but also 60 months of probation and a $15,000 fine.
The rapper’s legal troubles extend beyond this case. In August, he transferred his Baton Rouge weapons case to a Salt Lake City federal court. Gaulden has been under house arrest in Utah since 2019, following an alleged connection to a Miami shooting that same year.
Prescription Fraud Plea Deal
YoungBoy also recently accepted a plea deal in a separate prescription drug fraud case. Though he will not face jail time for this offense, he is required to pay a $25,000 fine. The case involved an attempted pickup of a fraudulent prescription, with pharmacists alerting authorities after recognizing inconsistencies in the caller’s identity and voice.
A Complex Legal Journey
The 25-year-old rapper’s latest sentence follows years of legal battles and high-profile arrests. Despite his legal troubles, YoungBoy remains one of the most prolific and influential artists in the hip-hop industry, releasing a string of successful projects while navigating his personal challenges.
What’s Next?
As YoungBoy begins his 23-month prison term, fans and the music industry alike are left to ponder the future of one of rap’s most talked-about figures. His probation period and financial penalties underscore the long-term consequences of these legal issues, but whether this marks a turning point for the rapper remains to be seen.
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