A federal judge in Utah has sentenced rapper NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, to nearly two years in prison due to gun-related offenses. Gaulden, a convicted felon, admitted to possessing firearms, leading to the legal consequences he now faces.
The resolution of his case involved settling both Utah state charges and two separate sets of federal charges. The federal charges included a 23-month prison sentence, as well as a stipulation for five years of probation and a fine of $200,000.
Gaulden, aged 25 and hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, formalized an agreement with federal prosecutors in September, with both parties signing the documents on Tuesday, as per court records.
In his admission, the rapper revealed that he had possessed a Glock 21 .45-caliber pistol and a Masterpiece Arms MPA30T 9mm handgun while filming a rap video in his hometown. Additionally, he acknowledged owning a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic pistol at his residence in Huntsville, Utah, in April. He has agreed to relinquish these firearms.
Previously, Gaulden had been convicted in Louisiana for aggravated assault involving a firearm, as stated in a press release connected to his plea deal. An April raid by Utah agents at his home stemmed from a complaint alleging he had pretended to be a physician in attempts to acquire prescription painkillers. Under the terms of his federal plea agreement, he was set to plead guilty to ten state charges, resulting in a sentence of time served along with a $25,000 fine.
During the sentencing, Gaulden expressed remorse to the court and his family before Judge Howard Nielson delivered the verdict. He admitted, “I let my situation get the best of me,” and emphasized, “I take full responsibility.”
Judge Nielson conveyed hope that Gaulden could eventually make choices that are free from the influence of substances, stressing the importance of adhering to the conditions of court-ordered substance abuse treatment and mental health evaluations in order to stay on a positive path.
Drew Findling, Gaulden’s Atlanta attorney, described the process as a prolonged struggle involving extensive litigation and negotiations, expressing contentment with the outcome for Gaulden. He stated, “Kentrell’s defense team is very happy for Kentrell and we look forward to his many future successes.”