Rapper NBA Youngboy Faces Prison: Gun Charges Unveiled

Louisiana rapper NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, has been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for gun-related offenses. This legal outcome comes after Gaulden, a 25-year-old from Baton Rouge, acknowledged possessing firearms despite his status as a convicted felon.

In a recent agreement with federal prosecutors, Gaulden resolved both Utah state charges and two sets of federal charges against him. One of these charges resulted in a 23-month prison sentence, while the other mandates five years of probation and a $200,000 fine.

Court documents reveal that Gaulden admitted to possessing a Glock 21 .45-caliber pistol and a Masterpiece Arms MPA30T 9mm handgun during a rap video shoot in Baton Rouge. Additionally, he acknowledged having a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic pistol at his Huntsville, Utah home in April. As part of the plea agreement, Gaulden consented to forfeit these firearms.

Previously, Gaulden had been convicted of aggravated assault with a firearm in Louisiana. His legal troubles in Utah escalated when agents raided his home amid allegations of posing as a doctor to obtain prescription painkillers. In connection with the federal plea deal, Gaulden agreed to plead guilty to 10 state charges, resulting in a sentence of time served and a $25,000 fine.

Before receiving his sentence from federal Judge Howard Nielson, Gaulden expressed remorse to both the court and his family.
“I let my situation get the best of me,” Gaulden stated. He further added, “I take full responsibility.”

Judge Nielson emphasized the importance of Gaulden making decisions “totally unfettered” by substances and highlighted the necessity of completing court-ordered substance abuse treatment and mental health evaluations.
“This has been a long road that involved extensive litigation and ultimately extensive negotiation,” remarked Atlanta attorney Drew Findling. He also noted, “Kentrell’s defense team is very happy for Kentrell and we look forward to his many future successes.”

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