In brief
Rapper Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested in Los Angeles at 2:35 a.m. on suspicion of carrying a firearm as a felon. The LAPD conducted a traffic stop in the Melrose neighborhood, leading to the discovery of the weapon. This legal trouble comes on the heels of a recent $4.25 million sexual assault suit ruling against him.
In a startling turn of events, Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, has found himself embroiled in legal issues once again after his arrest in Los Angeles early Sunday. The 35-year-old rapper, best known for his viral hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," was apprehended around 2:35 a.m. in the Melrose district during a traffic stop executed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Reports indicate that authorities discovered a firearm in the vehicle where Way was a passenger. Consequently, he was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm as a felon, highlighting the severity of the charges given his prior criminal record.The rap artist's troubles extend beyond this latest incident. In April 2023, Soulja Boy was ordered to pay $4.25 million in a civil case concerning allegations of sexual battery and abuse. In that lawsuit, an unnamed woman accused him of subjecting her to repeated assaults, including rape and physical violence, while she worked as his assistant. Despite his denial of the accusations and claims that their interactions were consensual, a jury found him liable for sexual battery, assault, and gender violence, adding to his legal woes.CBS News has reached out to Soulja Boy's representatives for a statement regarding the latest arrest, but as of now, no comments have been issued. As this story develops, fans and the public alike are left to ponder the implications of these serious charges on the rapper's career and personal life.
