Is NBA Youngboy Freed?
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As of right now, it is unclear if NBA Youngboy has been freed from jail or not. However, what we do know is that he was arrested on weapons charges in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Introduction
It has been almost a year since NBA Youngboy was arrested on drug and gun charges, and fans are wondering if he is still in jail.
The 20-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on August 29, 2016. He was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and one count each of illegal use of a weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm.
Youngboy was released on bond in October 2016, but he was rearrested in November 2016 after a fight at a local nightclub. He was again released on bond in December 2016.
In May 2017, Youngboy pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His trial is set to begin on October 30, 2017.
If convicted, Youngboy faces up to 50 years in prison.
NBA Youngboy’s Legal Troubles
NBA Youngboy, who’s real name is Kentrell Gaulden, has had quite a few run-ins with the law. In 2016, he was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly shot a man in Miami. He was released on bond and is currently awaiting trial.
NBA Youngboy’s Arrest in Atlanta
On February 25, 2019, NBA Youngboy was arrested in Atlanta, Georgia on an outstanding warrant for first-degree robbery. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail, and his bond was set at $75,000.
The arrest warrant stems from an incident that occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 2016. Youngboy allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint and took his cellphone and money. He was charged with first-degree robbery in September of 2016, but he never appeared in court for his arraignment. A warrant was issued for his arrest in October of 2016.
Since his arrest, NBA Youngboy has been held without bail in the Fulton County Jail. He is awaiting extradition to Louisiana to face the first-degree robbery charge.
NBA Youngboy’s Arrest in Los Angeles
On October 26, 2016, NBA Youngboy was arrested in Los Angeles on a warrant for two charges of attempted first degree murder stemming from a drive-by shooting that occurred in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on November 3, 2016. The shooting left two victims injured, one of whom was critically wounded.
NBA Youngboy was originally indicted on two counts of attempted second degree murder, but those charges were upgraded to attempted first degree murder after the victim’s condition worsened. If convicted, he could face up to 50 years in prison.
NBA Youngboy’s arrest came just days after the release of his debut album, “38 Baby,” which landed at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.
NBA Youngboy’s Release from Jail
NBA Youngboy was sentenced to 10 years in jail in 2017, but was released on good behaviour in 2020. This article will discuss the conditions of his release and what he has been up to since.
NBA Youngboy’s Release on Bail
On Wednesday, NBA Youngboy was released from jail on a $75,000 bail, his lawyer James Manasseh told XXL. The rapper was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (Feb. 25) and was booked at 1:48 AM on Wednesday morning, according to online records from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
XXL has reached out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for confirmation and more information on the rapper’s arrest.
NBA Youngboy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for first-degree robbery out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his lawyer tells XXL. The warrant is in connection to an incident that occurred last year.
NBA Youngboy’s Release on His Own Recognizance
On April 3, 2020, NBA Youngboy was released from jail on his own recognizance. This means that he does not have to pay any bail money and is free to go until his next court appearance. His release comes after he was arrested on firearms charges in February 2020.
It is unclear why NBA Youngboy was released on his own recognizance, but it may be because the judge believes that he is not a flight risk or a danger to the community. NBA Youngboy’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 11, 2020.
Conclusion
As of now, it seems that NBA Youngboy has not been freed and is still in jail. This is evident from the fact that he has not been posting on social media or doing any interviews since his arrest. It is unclear when he will be released, but it is likely that it will be sometime in the near future.