In a surprising turn of events, Soulja Boy was taken into custody early on Sunday, August 3. Law enforcement officials detained him under the suspicion of being a convicted felon unlawfully in possession of a firearm. The 35-year-old artist, whose birth name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in the vehicle that was stopped by the police.

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According to reports from the Associated Press, the police initiated the traffic stop at approximately 2:35 a.m. Following the stop, Soulja Boy was arrested and subsequently booked into the Los Angeles Police Department’s Wilshire Division around 6 a.m., as per the sheriff department’s inmate database. As of now, law enforcement has not disclosed the specific reasons that led to the traffic stop. Additionally, there is no information available regarding the identity of the driver or any other individuals who may have been present in the vehicle at the time.

A representative for Soulja Boy has yet to respond to inquiries from The Associated Press regarding the incident. Further details are anticipated as they become available, and it remains uncertain whether he is still in custody.

The Chicago-born hip-hop artist is widely recognized for his groundbreaking 2007 hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This iconic track not only solidified his place in music history but also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song.

Recent Legal Troubles: Rapper Ordered to Compensate Victim $4 Million

In another significant legal development, Soulja Boy was ordered in April to pay over $4 million in damages after a court found him liable for the sexual assault and physical as well as emotional abuse of a former assistant identified only as ‘Jane Doe.’ The trial featured compelling evidence, including photographs of bruises and text messages in which Soulja made threatening statements, telling the woman to “die” and expressing regret that he hadn’t “killed your stupid a*s.” Jane Doe also claimed she endured a hostile work environment, alleging that Soulja Boy would confine her in a room without food for extended periods. During the closing arguments, her attorney sought an astonishing $73.6 million in damages.

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Soulja Boy is not alone in facing legal issues this August. Over the same weekend, Duke Dennis was also apprehended by law enforcement at a mall in San Antonio. A viral video captured the moment of his arrest, showing the 31-year-old being forcefully pressed to the ground by officers. Initial reports suggest that he is facing charges related to criminal trespassing and evading arrest. His mugshot quickly circulated online, eliciting a wide range of reactions from the public.

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This report includes contributions from Associated Press writer Itzel Luna via the AP Newsroom.