Rapper NBA Youngboy has decided to plead guilty to running a prescription drug fraud ring located just outside of Utah. The rapper, whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, showed up to court on Monday where, per Fox 59, he pled guilty to his involvement in the ring, which he ran out of his home in Huntsville. The rapper was originally hit with 46 related charges in the Logan District Court.
As reported by Fox59, on Monday, Youngboy pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. As for the remaining charges, he pleaded no contest.
NBA Youngboy escapes jail time with a slap on the back and some Class A Misdemeanors
The Utah 1st District Judge Spencer Walsh, who presided over the case, ruled against extra jail time at the Utah State Prison, or probation for NBA Youngboy, but imposed a $25,000 fine as part of his plea agreement. His felony charges were also dropped to mere Class A Misdemeanors.
Walsh reportedly wished the rapper good luck, claiming that he seemed "like a very talented young man." Per Fox59, he said:
“I’ve seen so many times where you have young men and women who have a lot of talent and potential that they can be robbed of that potential when they start to really struggle with their addictions. I don’t want that for you.”
He continued:
"I’m sure that in your future, once you’re done with your federal prison time, you can be really successful on federal probation and have a really bright future where you can reach your full potential in every aspect of your life. Best of luck to you, Mr. Gaulden.”
NBA Youngboy is already serving 27 months in prison for related charges, and following his release, he will be forced into five years of federal supervised probation. As reported by The Tribune, Jon Williams, Gaulden's lawyer, conferred with federal prosecutors to settle on the plea deal. Per ABC 4, 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. This is just really a smaller cog in the bigger wheel of ultimately seeking justice.”
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NBA Youngboy had been placed on house arrest in Utah following his alleged involvement in a 2019 Miami shooting. His relocation to the same was prompted by his lawyers, who contended that “moving to Utah would keep YoungBoy out of trouble."
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