NBA YoungBoy, the Baton Rouge–born rapper legally named Kentrell Gaulden, was recently involved in a Utah traffic stop but was not taken into custody or charged in connection with the incident.
According to local Utah authorities, a Utah Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 15 near American Fork after developing probable cause for a search. During that search, officers found illegal drugs inside the car. (102.3 The Beat)
Despite YoungBoy being in the vehicle as a passenger, police say he was not arrested, cited, or charged in relation to the drugs. The male driver and a female passenger in the car took responsibility for the substances, and prosecutors with the Utah County Attorney's Office agreed to screen charges against those two individuals—not the rapper. (102.3 The Beat)
Law enforcement also reported discovering a notable amount of cash in the vehicle, which initially raised questions, but officials clarified there's no confirmed link between the money and the illegal drugs discovered. (102.3 The Beat)
When asked whether YoungBoy's past legal problems factored into the investigation, a Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson said they were not pursuing charges related to Gaulden at this time. (102.3 The Beat)
Background on YoungBoy's Legal History
The 26-year-old rapper has previously dealt with legal issues in Utah, including a prescription drug fraud case that resulted in a $25,000 fine in 2024. In that matter, Gaulden pleaded no contest to related charges, and prosecutors reduced several felony counts to misdemeanors. (KSL)
He has also faced separate federal firearm and drug charges in the past, which contributed to his complex legal history in both Utah and Louisiana. (Wikipedia)