In a recent incident, rapper Soulja Boy, also known as DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested on weapons charges following a traffic stop in Los Angeles, representing another chapter in his controversial public image.
Soulja Boy Faces Arrest Over Weapon Possession in Los Angeles
Soulja Boy Faces Arrest Over Weapon Possession in Los Angeles
US rapper Soulja Boy was taken into custody for alleged weapons offenses in the early hours of Sunday morning.
US rapper Soulja Boy, known for his 2007 hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," was arrested early Sunday in Los Angeles on suspicion of weapons charges. The LAPD confirmed to CBS News that the arrest occurred around 2:35 a.m. local time in the Melrose district when officers discovered a firearm in the vehicle in which Way was a passenger. The 35-year-old artist is facing accusations of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.
This arrest adds to Soulja Boy's troubled history, as he faced a civil suit earlier this year leading to a verdict mandating him to pay $4.25 million to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The accuser claimed that during their relationship, she was subjected to repeated violence, including instances of restraint. Although Way claimed their interactions were consensual, the jury concluded he was liable for gender-based violence, assault, and sexual battery.
CBS has reached out to Soulja Boy's representatives for comment on the latest incident. The rapper's ongoing legal troubles have drawn attention, overshadowing his music career, which gained momentum off the viral dance that accompanied his breakout single.
