NBA YoungBoy Gets 23 Months Prison Sentence and 5 Years Probation for Firearm Charge
NBA YoungBoy has been sentenced to 23 months in federal prison and 60 months of probation for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentence stems from his 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge during a music video shoot where he and 15 others were detained, resulting in the seizure of multiple firearms.
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The rapper, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, has been serving time in Utah since May for six charges of possession of a dangerous weapon and unlawful activity. His time served could reduce his remaining sentence to approximately 12 months.
Additional charges against Gaulden include identity fraud, forgery, and possession of a controlled substance. He recently pleaded guilty to his involvement in a prescription drug fraud ring operated from his Utah mansion, entering a "no contest" plea to several of the 46 total charges.
Despite his legal troubles, Gaulden has maintained a successful music career. In 2022, five of his eight full-length releases reached the Billboard 200 Top 10. His album "The Last Slimeto" peaked at #2, marking his final project under Atlantic Records before signing with Motown.
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