Rapper and Baton Rouge native YoungBoy Never Broke Again aka NBA YoungBoy was reportedly among 16 individuals arrested on drug and firearm charges in his hometown on Monday night.
YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, 20, is reportedly facing several drug, felony possession and stolen firearms charges, WAFB reports. The other 15 individuals arrested reportedly face similar variations of the same charges.
In December, a Baton Rouge judge terminated the rapper's probation, WAFB reports. YoungBoy's attorney, James Manasseh, requested the judge terminate his probation early since Gaulden had completed all of the court's conditions up to that date.
Manasseh also noted a court-approved music video created issues with the rapper's lease and he would be limited in relocating within the city, as well as a notice sent by YoungBoy's label, Atlantic Records, claiming his personal and financial safety could be jeopardized if he remained in Baton Rouge, WAFB reports.
Judge Bonnie Jackson agreed that having the rapper remain in Baton Rouge could be a detriment to his well-being and advised him to reevaluate his relationships in order to prevent more legal issues.
Judge Jackson had previously allowed Gaulden multiple chances to stay out of trouble, which included declining attempts from the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office to prove his probation should be revoked, telling the rapper she saw "growth in you" while still acknowledging previous "hiccups" during previous stints on probation, WAFB reports.
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