Rapper Soulja Boy, known for his viral hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” from 2007, was arrested early Sunday morning during a traffic stop in Los Angeles. The 35-year-old, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was taken into custody on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
The arrest occurred around 2:35 a.m. when police stopped the vehicle in which Soulja Boy was a passenger. He was subsequently booked into the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division shortly after 6 a.m., according to the sheriff department’s inmate database.
This incident comes on the heels of a significant legal battle earlier this year, where Soulja Boy was found liable for sexually assaulting and abusing a former assistant. A jury awarded the woman $4 million in damages, a verdict that his attorney, Rickey Ivie, argued was influenced by cultural misperceptions and stated that they would seek post-trial remedies.
Soulja Boy rose to fame in the hip-hop world with his catchy songs and unique dance moves, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song. His contributions to the genre during the rise of social media have had a lasting impact, although his recent legal troubles have overshadowed his musical accomplishments.
As developments unfold regarding his arrest, fans and the music community are closely watching to see how this situation will affect Soulja Boy’s career and personal life. For more updates on celebrity news and legal issues, keep following hiphopraisedmetheblog.com!
