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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Has Reportedly Been Sentenced For His 2020 Federal Gun Case

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YoungBoy Never Broke Again has seemingly squared away his last ongoing court case. According to Variety, the “What You Say” rapper received his official prison sentence in connection to YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s 2020 firearm possession arrest.

Based on documents obtained by the outlet, today (December 10), YoungBoy Never Broke Again (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) was formally sentenced to 23 months in federal prison. In addition to the stint behind bars, following his release Gaulden is required to successfully complete 60 months of probation.

As not to be confused with his recent prescription drug fraud case sentencing, this court decisions stems from an incident in his hometown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. According to the local news station WAFB9, after receiving an anonymous tip of a group of men flashing weapons, police arrived at an abandoned lot where Gaulden and 16 others were detained.

Upon arrival to what is now known to have been a music video shoot, police confiscated 14 guns (one of which discovered to be stolen and two were equipped with illegal stocks), drugs, and $79,000 in cash. At the time of Gaulden’s arrest, his then attorney James Manasseh released a statement professing his client’s innocence. “Kentrell is not guilty of any crimes,” he said. “There’s nothing in the report that indicates that he did anything wrong. They arrested several people and there was no indication that he had any guns or drugs on him at the time of the arrest. I ultimately believe he will be found innocent in all of this.”

Fast-forward to August 2024, as Gaulden faced a mountain of other charges in Utah, reports surfaced that he was prepared to plea guilty to the firearm possession charge in as part of an arranged deal.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again has not issued a statement regarding his supposed sentencing.

YoungBoy Never Broke Delivers With “I Just Got A Lot On My Shoulders”

December 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is always making music. He’s one of the most consistent rappers of the decade in terms of output. He’s dropped six albums in the last five years, and amassed a devoted fan base thanks to his singular delivery. I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders is not a cheerful affair, as the title suggests. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is feeling the weight of stardom and the weight of his lifestyle, but he’s able to synthesize it in a manner that’s compelling to hear about.

“Versace Shades” and “Never Stopping” are a perfect one-two punch to kick off the album. They are energetic and impassioned, while still feeling emotionally weighty. YoungBoy Never Broke Again does not sound like he’s having fun so much as he needs to vent his feelings in order to get back to normalcy. It leads to standout cuts like “Hope You Make It” and “Killa Season.” The latter is especially menacing due to its menacing production and YoungBoy’s trash talk. The slower cuts on the album are of equal quality. Sonically, “My Love” and “Sneaking” take more of a melodic, R&B approach, which makes for a unique musical tension when paired with YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s strained vocals. I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders isn’t going to win over many new fans, but it will more than satisfy YoungBoy’s fans.

Let us know what you think of this brand new album, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Sounds Intense As Ever

I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders tracklist:

Versace Shades
Never Stopping
Catch Me
Hope You Make It
Sneaking
Killa Season
Get It
Missing Everything
Stealing Out the Trap
My Smoke
Blood on My Soul
Adapted
Ma I Don’t Cancel
My Love
Cook Dope
Tears of War

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Will Reportedly Serve 27 Months In Prison For Prescription Drug Fraud Case

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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A major part of YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s legal saga has nearly come to an end. Today (November 18), the “What You Say” rapper appeared before a judge in Logan District Court to answer to charges pending against him in Utah.

According to AllHipHop, YoungBoy Never Broke Again has formerly pled guilty to his outstanding fraud cases.

During the hearing, YoungBoy Never Broke Again reportedly plead guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery and six misdemeanor charges related to unlawful pharmacy conduct.

Initially, YoungBoy Never Broke Again faced 46 felony charges. Eventually they were pled down to multiple misdemeanors. After a result of his plea, YoungBoy Never Broke Again will serve a “substantial” 27-month sentence in federal prison in connected to the federal charges. That means YoungBoy will not serve any time in a Utah state prison.

Once YoungBoy completes his sentence, he is expected to complete five years (or 60 months) of federal probation. The conditions of his probation has not yet been publicly disclosed.

Outside of his forthcoming prison sentence and federal probation, YoungBoy will be required to pay a monetary fine. According to AllHipHop, the fine was imposed at $25,000.

YoungBoy has not released a statement regarding the hearing or alleged plea.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Is Reportedly Set To Enter A Guilty Plea In His Federal Gun Case

August 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans of YoungBoy Never Broke Again (known colloquially as NBA YoungBoy) are growing nervous for the “What You Say” rapper’s future. According to WAFB, YoungBoy Never Broke Again (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) is ready to make progress in his his 2020 federal weapons case. But not in the way supporters may think.

The outlet reports, YoungBoy Never Broke Again is set to enter a plea of guilty in the matter. Paperwork obtained by the local news organization, supposedly filed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s attorney Drew Findling has changed his plea to guilty.

This legal mess dates back to September 2020, when YoungBoy Never Broke Again was arrested in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana alongside 15 other supposedly affiliates. It was then that YoungBoy Never Broke Again was charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

That isn’t the only update found in the documents. Findling has reportedly also requested to have the case moved to Utah, instead of Louisiana’s Middle District, as the mountainous state currently serves as YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s home (and where he faces other similar charges).

As of today (August 18), a formal decision has not been made regarding YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s requests submitted by his attorney. However, one could be made fairly soon, as WAFB claims his next court dates are scheduled for August 29 in Weber County and September 23 in Cache County, both seemingly in Utah.

With a guilty plea, YoungBoy Never Broke Again could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison, in addition to monetary fines as well as a lengthy period of supervised release.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Was Arrested (Again) On Gun And Drug Charges In Utah, Where He Was Already On House Arrest

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Louisiana rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again (known colloquially as NBA YoungBoy) has been arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and a pattern of unlawful activity, according to Variety. Both are Class 2 felony charges. In addition, he was also charged with procuring or attempting to procure a drug/prescription, identity fraud, forgery, and possession of other controlled substances. YoungBoy — whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden — has been on house arrest in Utah since 2021, awaiting trial on separate charges of possession of two weapons as a felon and distribution and manufacturing of drugs.

No bail was set after his most recent arrest by the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, which occurred at around 3:00 pm yesterday.

The arrest is the latest in a long line of run-ins with the law for the 24-year-old rapper, who has become as well known for his legal issues and beefs with other hip-hop personalities as he has for his fan-favorite collaborations with rappers like Tyler The Creator.

His original felony, from which most of his issues appear to stem, was in 2016, when he jumped out of a vehicle and shot at a group of people in Baton Rouge. He pled guilty to a reduced charge of aggravated assault with a firearm and sentenced to probation.

In July 2022, he was found not guilty of gun possession by a felon after being pulled over in LA with a .45 pistol in his car. In 2019, he pled guilty to battery for a 2018 incident in which he was caught on camera beating his then-girlfriend and dragging her down a hotel hallway. Also in 2019, he was involved in a fatal shootout in Miami.

Did Joe Budden Apologize To NBA YoungBoy For Dissing Him?

December 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rapper turned podcaster Joe Budden has made his career on being one of rap’s most prolific antagonists, issuing inflamatory takes in a never-ending effort to get more attention for his podcast than his music ever got. But every once in a while, he seems to recognize when he oversteps his bounds, issuing apologies to both Logic and Megan Thee Stallion in recent years for making jokes that made light of their legitimate issues.

You can add YoungBoy Never Broke Again (aka NBA YoungBoy) to that list after this week, after Budden make efforts to deescalate his simmering feud with the Louisiana lyricist. On the latest episode of his inexplicably popular podcast, Budden said, “I owe NBA an apology too. Let’s start with accountability. I owe him an apology. He don’t even bother nobody.” He also noted that he “didn’t feel good about” the coverage the dispute prompted from “the biggest blogs,” which he perhaps felt painted him in a less-than-positive light as an over-the-hill grouch who finds inordinate joy in picking on pretty much any rapper younger (and more successful musically) than he was 20 years ago.

Budden had previously called YoungBoy’s music “horrible,” and credited his streaming success to record label trickery, rather than genuine popularity with an audience Joe hasn’t been in touch with since his mixtape days. YoungBoy responded on Instagram (because he’s still on house arrest), telling Joe to “shut the f*ck up” and weirdly using his last album’s first-week numbers as a defense. Fortunately, we all know neither rapper is willing to get physical with the other because neither is a woman.

Why Do Joe Budden & NBA YoungBoy Have Beef?

December 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden, retired rapper and “shock jock” style podcaster, certainly has a lot of rap “beef” for somebody who only ever gets in front of a mic to spout incendiary opinions for viral traction on social media. And yet, here we are, with yet another rap artist expressing their irritation with Budden after he shared his thoughts on that rapper’s music.

This time, the artist in question is YoungBoy Never Broke Again (aka NBA YoungBoy), whose music Joe Budden called “trash” on a recent episdoe of his inexplicably popular podcast. In the podcast, Budden said, “That n**** is trash, he’s horrible, he’s horrible… he is really bad. That thing happened with him where when he was out, the label pushed the button and did some YouTube sh*t, so all the little kids had to come to the gathering and tell you about how great he is and how many views he has and all of that. Now that the label is backed up, we got three to four of those projects while he’s been in Utah on house arrest.”

In response, YoungBoy went on an expletive-laden rant on his label’s Instagram Story, refuting Budden’s claims. “The last thing I dropped was Decided 2, and my album is still in the top 10,” he argued. “You do all them interviews; come on Grave Digger Mountain and talk to me. If you can’t do that, you bitch-made. Shut your f*cking mouth.”

NBA youngboy responds to Joe Budden and tells him to come to Grave Digger mountain to talk to him. pic.twitter.com/ldRGEAL87q

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) December 4, 2023

YoungBoy also does a lot of barking for someone who literally can’t leave the house, so this will proably amount to a few online swipes being exchanged between a pair of guys who have more in common than they do to argue about (namely, their treatment of the women in the lives). Meanwhile, there’s a lot of other artists actually making music — good music, at that — and not beating women in their spare time. Here’s Uproxx list of the Best Albums of 2023.

NBA YoungBoy Says Entertainment Industry is ‘Demonic,’ but He Chose to Take Part

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy acknowledges that the entertainment industry is “demonic” and uses his talents for the masses.

Speaking with Complex, YoungBoy revealed the demonic nature of the industry, and he decided to involve himself.

“I learned it’s a demonic industry that I chose to be a part of,” YoungBoy said. “So it’s like, I accept it. I run with it. But don’t be a dummy at the same time. You gotta understand, they’re using me as entertainment and this shit becomes self-destruction too. ‘Cause I ain’t an entertainer. You know, some shit can’t be spoke on. Why? Man, ’cause that shit, it’s to be continued.”

You can hear the full exclusive from YoungBoy here.

NBA YoungBoy speaks on the music industry using his past trauma as a form of entertainment

“I learned, it’s a demonic industry, that I chose to be apart of…I ran with it, but don’t be a dummy at the same time.” – yb on why owning his masters is most important #NBAYoungBoy pic.twitter.com/AX3Hpp1T02

— richest opp 𐕣 (@YoungBoyWarRoom) November 21, 2023

Earlier this month, YoungBoy Never Broke Again once again captivated fans with the release of his latest album, Decided 2, dropping via Never Broke Again / Motown Records. Serving as the sequel to the acclaimed 2018 release “Decided,” the album features previously unveiled singles like “Now Who,” “My Body,” and “Deep Down.”

Despite maintaining a low profile, YoungBoy has quietly climbed the ranks to become the third most-streamed artist in the United States, trailing only Drake and Taylor Swift, according to Luminate. The artist made history in 2023 by securing 100 career Hot 100 hits, a feat unmatched across all genres.

Following the success of his mixtape Richest Opp in May 2023, which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200, and the April 2023 album Don’t Try This At Home, which reached #1 on US Apple Music and the Top R&B and HipHop charts, Decided 2 continues YoungBoy’s streak of chart-topping success. This album marks his 14th US top-10 album, solidifying his status as one of the most impactful artists in the rap scene.

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NBA Youngboy Tells Journalist He’s Talking Too Much, Proceeds To Record Music Mid-Interview

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a recent interview that took an unexpected turn, NBA Youngboy, known for his unfiltered and candid demeanor, left fans both amused and divided. As the interviewer geared up for the next question, Youngboy interrupted with a bold statement: “Come on, man, let’s record something.” Without missing a beat, he promptly shifted the focus from conversation to creation, heading straight to the mic to lay down a track. The viral video captured the impromptu studio session, showcasing Youngboy’s unique approach to the creative process. However, fans were quick to express their opinions in the comment section, creating a spectrum of reactions that ranged from outright disapproval to enthusiastic support.

“Lmaoo, that’s ignorant as hell,” one viewer commented, reflecting the sentiment that Youngboy’s decision to transition from interview to recording session was unconventional, to say the least. Some criticized the move, questioning the professionalism of interrupting an interview to prioritize music-making. However, NBA Youngboy’s unapologetic style has always been a trademark, and this incident was no exception.

NBA Youngboy Interrupts Interviewer

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“That shit sounds terrible, I can’t even lie,” another comment read, showcasing the polarized nature of the responses. Moreover, not everyone was on board with the spontaneity of the moment, and some felt that the resulting music didn’t live up to their expectations. Yet, in the world of NBA Youngboy, breaking conventional norms is normal.

Contrary to the disapproving fans, some praised the music. “A masterpiece is what he made,” one enthusiastic supporter declared. For those who appreciate Youngboy’s unfiltered and raw approach to music, the spontaneous transition from interview to recording was a testament to his genuine passion for the craft. NBA Youngboy’s unorthodox studio session may have left fans divided, but it undeniably showcased his commitment to the art and his willingness to prioritize creative impulses over traditional norms. One thing’s forsure. NBA Youngboy keeps fans on his toes.

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