NBA YoungBoy (Kentrell Gaulden), known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is currently serving a 23-month sentence in a federal prison for gun charges, with a potential release date in July 2025. He pleaded guilty to a federal weapons charge and also faces unrelated charges in Utah for a prescription drug fraud ring. BREAKING NEWS FORMER NFL.MIL.NBA: Youngboy ‘s new release date set for April 25/29

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the situation:

Legal Troubles:

Gaulden, who was arrested in 2020 while filming a music video in Baton Rouge, was charged with gun-related offenses.

He was sentenced to 23 months in prison in December 2024 for a federal gun case.

He also pleaded guilty to state charges in Utah related to a prescription drug fraud operation.

He was sentenced to time served plus a $25,000 fine for the Utah charges.

He was also charged with possession of a firearm by a restricted person and two counts of obtaining a prescription without permission.

Current Status:

Gaulden is incarcerated and awaiting his potential release in July 2025.

He has been serving his sentence since his sentencing in December 2024.

Plea Deal:BREAKING NEWS FORMER NFL.MIL.NBA: Youngboy ‘s new release date set for April 25/29

As part of a plea deal, he agreed to plead guilty to the federal weapons charge and cooperate with authorities in Utah.

He also agreed to give up the guns.

Utah Charges:

Gaulden was arrested in Utah in April 2022 on charges including identity fraud, forgery, and more.

He was held without bond at the Weber County Jail, north of Salt Lake City, awaiting trial in the drug case.

Music Career:

Gaulden has achieved four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and one Top-10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

His music includes “38 Baby,” “Outside Today” and Tyler, The Creator’s song, “Wusyaname,” on which he is featured with Ty Dolla $ign.

He released five music videos on YouTube in November 2024: “Never Stopping,” “Catch Me,” “Missing Everything,” “Sneaking,” and “Killa Season”.

Gaulden’s third compilation album, “I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders” was released in December 2024.