Rapper NBA YoungBoy, also known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, found himself in legal trouble as he was detained at Cache County jail on Tuesday under suspicion of various offenses including fraud, forgery, weapons violations, and drug-related charges. The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant by federal agents at one of his properties in Weber County.
According to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into alleged criminal activities. Gaulden, whose professional monikers include “YoungBoy Never Broke Again” or simply “YoungBoy,” faces serious accusations including forgery, identity fraud, and engaging in a pattern of unlawful behavior, all classified as third-degree felonies. Additionally, he is suspected of possessing a weapon as a restricted individual, a second-degree felony, along with misdemeanor drug possession.
Cache County authorities, collaborating with federal agents, undertook the search in Weber County due to the origin of the allegations. However, details regarding the investigation were withheld due to its complexity.
Gaulden’s legal woes are not new. Since October 2021, he has been under house arrest in Utah, awaiting trial for federal firearms charges originating from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The involvement of federal agencies such as the FBI, Homeland Security, and the Secret Service, in addition to local law enforcement entities like the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, Ogden police, Layton SWAT, and regional drug task forces, underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Although the exact location of the property subjected to the search warrant was not disclosed by Cache County authorities, Gaulden’s sizable 8,800-square-foot residence in Millcreek, where he has largely been confined during his pretrial release, recently hit the market for $5.5 million.
The rapper’s legal entanglements extend beyond Utah and Louisiana. Previous charges against him include allegations of brandishing weapons during a 2020 music video shoot in Baton Rouge. Additionally, as a teenager in 2016, Gaulden faced accusations of firing at a group of people from a car, resulting in a plea deal for aggravated assault and probation. In a subsequent incident two years later, he was charged with violating probation after a shooting outside a Miami resort, resulting in a brief jail term and a prohibition on public performances.
Despite his legal woes, Gaulden expressed intentions to embark on a new spiritual journey, revealing plans for baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints once his ankle monitor is removed. In December, a federal judge granted modifications to his house arrest conditions, permitting participation in various programs and activities.
However, Gaulden’s recent arrest on Tuesday signifies a setback in his legal battles, with further details on the investigation yet to be disclosed.
