Is NBA Youngboy in Jail Today?
As of today’s date, it is unknown whether or not NBA Youngboy is in jail. The rapper has had several run-ins with the law, so it’s possible he may be incarcerated. However, there is no definitive answer at this time.
NBA Youngboy’s Legal Troubles
NBA Youngboy, real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is currently facing a number of legal charges, including attempted murder. As of today, NBA Youngboy is in jail and his bail is set at $75,000.
NBA Youngboy’s arrest in Los Angeles
Rapper NBA Youngboy was arrested in Los Angeles on Saturday night (August 12), according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The 21-year-old, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, was taken into custody at around 9:30 p.m. PT on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon, the department said. He is being held on $50,000 bail and is expected to appear in court on Monday (August 14).
It’s unclear what led to the arrest, but Youngboy has been involved in several violent incidents in recent years. In February 2016, he was arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after he allegedly shot a man in Miami. The charges were later dropped.
In March 2017, he was arrested on drug and weapons charges in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. And in May 2018, he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend Jania Jackson.
NBA Youngboy’s arrest in Atlanta
NBA Youngboy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, was arrested in Atlanta on an outstanding warrant from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Gaulden, 19, is accused of first-degree assault in Baton Rouge for a shooting that occurred there on February 25th. He is currently being held without bond in the Fulton County Jail.
NBA Youngboy’s Incarceration
NBA Youngboy is currently incarcerated in the Tallahassee Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison on July 25, 2019, after pleading guilty to a federal gun charge.
NBA Youngboy’s sentence in Los Angeles
On February 16, 2020, it was announced that NBA Youngboy would be sentenced to 10 years in prison in Los Angeles on weapons charges. The sentence is set to begin on March 2, 2020.
NBA Youngboy’s sentence in Atlanta
On September 11, 2019, it was announced that NBA Youngboy would be spending time in an Atlanta jail as part of his sentence for drug and gun charges.
The rapper was arrested in February 2019 on seven charges, including felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon, marijuana possession, and reckless driving.
He pleaded guilty to two of the charges in June 2019 and was sentenced to two years in prison, with one year suspended, and six years on probation.
The rapper will be required to complete 1000 hours of community service and will be under house arrest for the first six months of his sentence.
NBA Youngboy’s Release
NBA Youngboy was released from jail on March 13, 2020. He was previously in jail for violating his probation. NBA Youngboy is now a free man and can continue his career as a rapper.
NBA Youngboy’s release from Los Angeles County Jail
On April 13, 2020, it was announced that NBA Youngboy had been released from Los Angeles County Jail. This news came as a surprise to many, as NBA Youngboy had been expected to remain in jail until his next court hearing on May 11. It is unclear why NBA Youngboy was released early, but it is speculated that it may be due to the coronavirus pandemic.NBA Youngboy is currently on probation for a previous assault charge, and his early release from jail could be revoked if he violates the terms of his probation.
NBA Youngboy’s release from Fulton County Jail
According to a report from WSB-TV in Atlanta, NBA Youngboy was released from Fulton County Jail on Thursday morning (May 28).
This news comes after the rapper was arrested on drug and gun charges in April. NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was facing eight counts in total, including two counts of possession of a Schedule I drug, two counts of possession of a Schedule II drug, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and one count each of marijuana possession, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane.
If convicted on all charges, he could have faced up to 30 years in prison.
