Rapper NBA YoungBoy Among 16 Arrested In Baton Rouge On Drug & Firearm Charges
NBA YoungBoy found himself in shackles again, this time on drug and firearm charges.
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According to local news station WAFB, police say the chart-topping rapper also known as Kentrell Gaulden, was among 16 people who were taken into police custody on Monday, Sept. 28. As of right now, he’s facing a number of drug, felony possession, and stolen firearms charges. Police say the others also face similar variations of the same charges.
No further details were shared. However, in a fan-recorded video that has been circulating online apparently shows the moment the rapper was arrested while shooting a new music video for “Choppa City.” Fans also noticed that as reports of the arrest surfaced, NBA Youngboy deleted all of his social media, including his Instagram and Twitter.
It is unclear exactly what specific drugs he allegedly had, but if any or all of the charges stick, he could be facing several years in prison. Page Six notes that he is still in custody as of Tuesday morning. A court date or bond has not been set yet.
Hollywood Unlocked will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.