In a startling turn of events, popular rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested early Sunday morning in Los Angeles on suspicion of weapons charges. The LA Police Department confirmed that the 35-year-old musician was taken into custody around 2:35 am in the Melrose neighborhood, following a traffic stop where officers discovered he was allegedly carrying a firearm. Known for his 2007 hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," the rapper now faces charges for possession of a firearm as a felon, adding to his ongoing legal complications.
Soulja Boy Arrested on Weapons Charges in Los Angeles
Soulja Boy Arrested on Weapons Charges in Los Angeles
US rapper Soulja Boy faces legal trouble after his arrest for suspected weapon possession.
Soulja Boy, a defining figure in the hip-hop scene, was pulled over by LAPD officers early Sunday morning in Melrose. During the traffic stop, it was reported that they found a firearm in his possession. This incident arose just months after Soulja Boy was ordered to pay $4.25 million following a civil lawsuit by a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse during a working relationship. The rapper has consistently denied these allegations, asserting that their encounters were consensual. The tragic irony lies in his current arrest, which brings to light his troubled past and the scrutiny surrounding his personal affairs.
