Background on the Case
NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, recently entered a guilty plea in a federal gun case that has been looming over him since 2020. The charges stem from a September 2020 incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where YoungBoy was arrested during a music video shoot. Police discovered multiple firearms at the scene, including a 9 mm handgun and a .45-caliber Glock, which YoungBoy, a convicted felon, is legally prohibited from possessing (HipHopCanada.com) (HotNewHipHop).
NBA YOUNGBOY Legal Strategy and Consequences
After years of legal maneuvering, NBA YoungBoy’s legal team successfully moved the case to Utah, where he currently resides and faces additional charges. On August 14, 2024, he officially pleaded guilty to the federal gun charge. This plea could result in a prison sentence of up to 10 years, along with fines and a period of supervised release.
The decision to plead guilty may have been a strategic move to consolidate his legal battles and possibly seek a more lenient outcome (XXL Mag) (UPROXX).
This case marks another significant legal challenge for the rapper, whose career has been marred by frequent legal issues. The sentencing will determine the next chapter in NBA YoungBoy’s tumultuous life and career.