In brief
This incident adds to a series of legal troubles for the artist, who was previously ordered to pay millions in a sexual assault case.
US rapper Soulja Boy, known for his breakout hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," was arrested on suspicion of weapons charges early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers conducted a traffic stop at around 2:35 AM in the Melrose area, where DeAndre Cortez Way, the rapper's real name, was identified as a passenger. Allegedly, he was found in possession of a firearm, leading to his arrest on suspicion of illegal possession as a felon.The incident comes as the 35-year-old artist grapples with ongoing legal issues. Earlier this year, Soulja Boy was ordered to pay $4.25 million after a jury found him liable for sexual battery and assault against a former assistant. The unnamed woman accused him of severe abuse, including regular rape and confinement. Soulja Boy claimed their relationship was consensual, but the jury's decision has left a significant mark on his career.As News outlets, including CBS, reach out to his representatives for a comment on the latest arrest, discussions about the rapper's future in the music industry are heating up. The trajectory of Soulja Boy's recent legal challenges raises questions about the implications for his music career moving forward.
