Rapper and producer Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Cortez Way, was apprehended by the LAPD in Los Angeles early Sunday, leading to serious legal implications for the star.
Soulja Boy Arrested in Los Angeles on Weapons Charges
Soulja Boy Arrested in Los Angeles on Weapons Charges
Rapper Soulja Boy faces legal troubles after being taken into custody in the early hours for suspected weapons possession.
US rapper Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday morning in Los Angeles on suspicion of weapons charges, as reported by multiple sources. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the arrest, stating that it occurred around 2:35 AM local time in the Melrose area of the city. During a routine traffic stop, officers found that the 35-year-old musician was allegedly in possession of a firearm.
Soulja Boy, who skyrocketed to fame in 2007 with his hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," now faces charges tied to firearm possession as a convicted felon. The star has a controversial past, including a recent legal ruling that found him liable for sexual battery and abuse. In April, a jury ordered him to pay $4.25 million to an unnamed woman who claimed he had assaulted her, despite his denials regarding the allegations, asserting their encounters were consensual.
CBS News has reached out to Soulja Boy’s representatives for further comment on the recent arrest, but responses have yet to be made public. The developments surrounding the rapper emphasize his continuing struggles with the law, raising further questions about his future in the music industry.
