Earlier this year, NBA YoungBoy was arrested at his home in Utah for allegedly participating in a prescription drug fraud scheme. He has been behind bars since then and reportedly faces a lengthy prison sentence. YB was on house arrest at the time of his arrest, awaiting trial on federal weapons charges.
Last week, the rapper was hit with another gun charge after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. “I wish to plead guilty to the crimes charged, agree to have this case handled in my district of Utah, and agree to [Middle District of Louisiana],” his court documents read. His next court hearing is scheduled for September 4.
DJ Academics Discuss NBA YoungBoy’s Legal Issues
During a recent live stream, DJ Akademiks discussed NBA YoungBoy’s ongoing legal issues dating back to his arrest in April. A SWAT team was sent to arrest the 24-year-old man, according to the person. He claimed this was because authorities thought they might get caught up in a fight. “Remember I told you he had a militia there, right?” the academicians explained. “When they’re going to arrest him, they’re going to have to go with SWAT. All types of agencies, because, again, it’s not going to happen, but technically YB has enough firepower on this damn mountain to do a A beautiful confrontation.
According to reports, NBA YoungBoy could face up to ten years in prison, fines and a period of supervised release for his alleged crimes. What do you think about DJ Akademiks’ claim that a SWAT team was sent to arrest NBA YoungBoy this year? What about his explanation for why this develops? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below and follow HNHH for more updates.
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