Is NBA Young Boy Still in Jail?
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Many people are wondering if NBA Young Boy is still in jail after his recent arrest. We will provide updates on his current status and what may happen next.
NBA Young Boy’s Legal History
NBA Young Boy, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is currently signed to Atlantic Records. He is perhaps best known for his song “Untouchable,” which peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Young Boy has been in and out of jail since he was a teenager.
2017 Arrest
In May 2017, NBA Young Boy was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder. The charges stemmed from a drive-by shooting that took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in April 2016. Young Boy plead not guilty to the charges, and his trial is currently set to begin in June 2019. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.
2018 Arrest
In May 2018, NBA Young Boy was arrested on six felony charges relating to two separate incidents. The first was a drive-by shooting that occurred in April, and the second was a fight that broke out at a local bar in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If convicted, he could have faced up to 20 years in prison.
In November of 2018, NBA Young Boy pleaded guilty to two reduced charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and was sentenced to 10 years of probation. He was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine and complete 1,000 hours of community service.
NBA Young Boy’s Current Legal Situation
NBA Young Boy, real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is currently incarcerated at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. NBA Young Boy was arrested on drug and weapons charges in early 2017 and has been in jail since.
2019 Arrest
On October 9, 2019, NBA Young Boy was arrested on six counts, including attempted first-degree murder. The charges stemmed from a shooting that took place in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 7, 2016. Young Boy allegedly opened fire on a group of people, injuring one man. He was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. His bond was set at $170,000.
On November 27, 2019, NBA Young Boy pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 2020.
As of December 2019, NBA Young Boy is still in jail awaiting trial.
2020 Arrest
On January 9, 2020, NBA Young Boy was arrested on seven felony charges, including attempted first-degree murder, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is accused of shooting a man nine times in the back in October 2016. He was released on bond on February 7, 2020.
