US rapper Soulja Boy, known for his hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," was arrested early Sunday on suspected weapons charges in Los Angeles. This occurs amid a recent $4 million civil judgment against him for sexual battery.
Soulja Boy Faces Arrest on Weapons Charges Amid Ongoing Legal Issues
Soulja Boy Faces Arrest on Weapons Charges Amid Ongoing Legal Issues
The rapper Soulja Boy was arrested in Los Angeles for suspected weapons possession, adding to his existing legal troubles following a hefty civil judgment earlier this year.
The American rapper, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) during a traffic stop in the Melrose area around 2:35 am. According to reports, he was allegedly found to be in possession of a firearm while being a passenger in the vehicle. The charges specifically indicate suspicion of possession of a firearm by a felon.
Soulja Boy rose to fame in 2007 with his popular hit and accompanying dance craze, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," which contributed to his substantial music career. As of now, CBS News has reached out to his representatives for further comments on the recent arrest.
This arrest comes on the heels of a significant legal battle for the artist. Earlier in April, a jury found Soulja Boy liable for sexual battery after a woman accused him of multiple instances of physical abuse and assault. The verdict in the civil case requires him to pay $4.25 million to the victim, who claimed that her employment with him was marred by violence, including allegations of rape and imprisonment. Soulja Boy has vehemently denied these allegations, asserting that their relationship was consensual.
As news of this latest incident unfolds, it raises questions about the trajectory of Soulja Boy's career and public image amid his ongoing legal issues. While some fans continue to support him, others view this pattern of behavior as alarming, enhancing the debate around accountability in the music industry.
Soulja Boy rose to fame in 2007 with his popular hit and accompanying dance craze, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," which contributed to his substantial music career. As of now, CBS News has reached out to his representatives for further comments on the recent arrest.
This arrest comes on the heels of a significant legal battle for the artist. Earlier in April, a jury found Soulja Boy liable for sexual battery after a woman accused him of multiple instances of physical abuse and assault. The verdict in the civil case requires him to pay $4.25 million to the victim, who claimed that her employment with him was marred by violence, including allegations of rape and imprisonment. Soulja Boy has vehemently denied these allegations, asserting that their relationship was consensual.
As news of this latest incident unfolds, it raises questions about the trajectory of Soulja Boy's career and public image amid his ongoing legal issues. While some fans continue to support him, others view this pattern of behavior as alarming, enhancing the debate around accountability in the music industry.
