It’s a head-spinning world where the lines between fame and infamy blur, particularly when it comes to the high-stakes, high-drama lives of our favorite rap stars. None more so recently than NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden.
Lately, his legal troubles have gripped fans and foes alike, sparking a pressing question: How long will NBA YoungBoy be in jail this time around?
From his Louisiana roots to a home under Utah skies, YoungBoy’s journey has been anything but mundane. Now, with fresh charges piling up while he was supposed to be under house arrest, the plot thickens, and the stakes are higher than ever.
NBA YoungBoy, legally known as Kentrell Gaulden, faces a complex legal situation that could result in varied lengths of jail time. According to recent jail records, he was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance and a dangerous weapon.
In Utah, possession of a dangerous weapon is a second-degree felony, with a potential sentence of up to 15 years. However, a judge has currently sentenced him to 90 days in jail, with a subsequent 14-month public performance ban and an order to continue house arrest until his probation concludes.
As of now, NBA YoungBoy is facing an undetermined time in jail. His recent arrest in Utah, combined with ongoing federal gun charges and a slew of new allegations, means he could be looking at a lengthy stay behind bars if convicted.
The Tangled Web of Charges on Rapper YoungBoy
Gaulden’s recent troubles began with a dramatic search at his Utah home, where federal agents, alongside local police, uncovered evidence leading to multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. Gaulden has been confined to house arrest in Utah since October 2021, pending his trial for federal firearms charges that originated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
These include allegations of forgery, identity fraud, and involvement in a prescription fraud ring. Such charges are serious, particularly when combined with his previous legal issues.
“In July 2022, a federal jury in Los Angeles found NBA YoungBoy not guilty of ‘knowingly’ possessing a firearm,” a spokesperson stated, reflecting on one of the rapper’s few recent legal victories. However, the relief was short-lived as the specter of past and new charges loomed large.
The search conducted on Tuesday involved agents from the FBI, Homeland Security, and the Secret Service, as well as personnel from the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, Ogden Police, Layton SWAT, and drug task forces from Box Elder and Cache/Rich counties, as stated in the release.
The charges from Louisiana against the rapper date back to 2020, when he was allegedly seen wielding weapons during the filming of a music video in Baton Rouge.
Back in 2016, at the age of 17, Gaulden was involved in an incident where he allegedly leaped from a vehicle and fired at a group of individuals in Baton Rouge. Initially facing an attempted murder charge, he ultimately entered a guilty plea to a lesser charge of aggravated assault and received a three-year probation sentence, as noted in court records.
Two years following this, he faced charges for breaching his probation after allegedly engaging in a shootout with an occupant of a passing vehicle outside the Trump International Beach Resort in Miami. The exchange resulted in injuries to Gaulden’s girlfriend and the death of a bystander.
With his history of legal entanglements—from gun charges stemming from a 2020 incident in Baton Rouge to his current predicament—Gaulden’s legal path is fraught with potential pitfalls. Each charge carries its own weight, with potential sentences that could add up to significant time in jail.
For instance, possession of a dangerous weapon is a second-degree felony in Utah, carrying a possible sentence of up to 15 years.
While the specific location of Gaulden’s property in Weber County, where the search warrant was executed, was not disclosed, his large 8,800-square-foot residence in Millcreek, where he has been residing during his pretrial period, was recently put on the market for $5.5 million.
His celebrity status adds complexity to his case, which brings its own set of challenges and public scrutiny. “Everyone is presumed innocent, and he has been falsely accused in the past,” his attorney has stated, a reminder of the precarious balance between public perception and judicial process.
Moreover, Gaulden’s ongoing house arrest conditions, adjusted only slightly last December to allow him mental health treatment but not more studio time, illustrate the tightrope he walks between his career demands and legal constraints. This balancing act has inevitably impacted his music career, sparking debates about the intersection of justice and creativity.
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Source: The Salt Lake Tribune
