Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, admitted guilt in a Utah courtroom for orchestrating a prescription drug fraud ring from his Utah home, according to KTVX-TV. Originally facing 46 charges, Gaulden pleaded guilty to multiple felony identity fraud and forgery charges, in addition to lesser offenses concerning pharmacy conduct. In a complex plea bargain, the felony charges were downgraded to misdemeanors, sparing him Utah prison time and obligating a $25,000 fine.
District Judge Spencer Walsh suspended a prison sentence due to Gaulden's 27-month federal prison term for related offenses in the state, followed by five years of federal probation. Remarking on the unique multi-jurisdictional nature of the case, state prosecutor Ronnie Keller said, "This is somewhat of a unique case where there have been multiple jurisdictions involved both in the federal and the state systems." Judge Walsh, acknowledging Gaulden's talents, expressed hope for a successful rehabilitation post-incarceration.
Despite legal troubles, Gaulden remains a musical heavyweight with four No. 1 albums and a Grammy nod for his collaboration with Tyler, The Creator. His presence on streaming platforms is formidable, earning him strong listener numbers on streaming services, second only to Taylor Swift and Drake in 2022. Gaulden had relocated under house arrest to Utah as part of a previous legal arrangement, aimed at helping him evade trouble. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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