NBA YoungBoy Avoids Prison Time in Major Prescription Drug Fraud Case
NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his involvement in a prescription drug fraud ring operated from his Utah residence.
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The 25-year-old rapper accepted a plea deal for: - Two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud - Two counts of third-degree felony forgery - Six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct
Key terms of the plea agreement: - No Utah prison time - Four felony charges reduced to Class A Misdemeanors - $25,000 fine - 27 months in federal prison for related charges in Weber County - Five years of federal supervised probation upon release
Gaulden has been under house arrest in Utah following his alleged involvement in a 2019 Miami shooting. His relocation to Utah was part of a 2021 agreement aimed at keeping him "out of trouble."
Judge Spencer Walsh expressed hope for the rapper's rehabilitation, stating, "I've seen so many times where you have young men and women who have a lot of talent and potential. They can be robbed of that potential when they start to really struggle with their addictions."
Professional achievements: - Four #1 albums on Billboard 200 - One Top 10 hit on Billboard Hot 100 - Grammy nomination in 2022 for "Wusyaname" collaboration with Tyler, The Creator and Ty Dolla $ign
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