The 'Outside Today' spitter is reportedly released from custody under several conditions while awaiting trial in his federal weapons case, after seven months behind bars.
- October 23, 2021
AceShowbiz - NBA YoungBoy a.k.a. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a free man again, at least for the time being. The rapper has been released from prison on a bond after spending seven months behind bars.
The Baton Rogue native walked free from jail on Friday, October 22. According to an attorney representing Lawyers For Workers who attended the hearing on Friday, the "Make No Sense" emcee was granted bond for the duration of his trial by Judge Shelly Dick of the Middle District of Louisiana.
His lawyer confirmed to Rolling Stone that YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was granted a $1.5 million bail with strict conditions. "Bail and bail conditions for his release were ordered by the judge," defense lawyer Drew Findling said after the hearing in Baton Rouge. "It was a very comprehensive bond order."
The bond includes the condition that the 22-year-old must wear a GPS monitor and is restricted to a residence in Utah. No one is allowed to stay at the residence with him except for his family and he also has to stay away from guns and have to submit drug tests regularly.
Following the news, Chris Brown seemed to be celebrating YoungBoy's release as he posted, "Welcome Home," along with a photo of the "Bandit" MC on his Instagram Story.
YoungBoy was arrested on March 22 after he tried to flee when officers attempted to stop a vehicle he was in to serve him with a federal warrant. He took off on foot, leading police to bring in a K-9 to help locate him. He was then held at St. Martin Parish Correctional Center in Louisiana on drug and weapon charges.
Chief U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick had previously denied his release on bond, stating that YoungBoy is "inclined toward reckless, illegal, dangerous behavior." The judge also believed that the bond conditions could not ensure the community's safety.
In his new motion, the "Self Control" spitter agreed to be guarded by former soldiers if he's released on house arrest. In addition, the emcee reportedly asked a judge to allow him to build a recording studio.
