" I’ll confirm soon": DJ Akademiks makes a new statement on NBA YOUNGBOY's release

According to American podcaster and live streamer DJ Akademiks, NBA YoungBoy was released on March 24. The streamer shared this on his X account that same day stating:

"Looks like NBA YOUNGBOY has been released from federal prison and either transferred to a half way house or is headed home. I’ll confirm soon"

Akademiks also shared a photo that showed NBA YoungBoy's name, registered number, release date, and other details.

Akademiks has been providing updates on NBA YoungBoy for weeks. During the Adin Ross' Brand Risk 005 event, he shared an update regarding the upcoming music releases by adding:

"Right now it's all about Carti (Playboi Carti). I'll tell you this. Drake's coming soon, Durk's coming soon, and YB’s getting out of jail."

On March 21, he uploaded a post on Instagram that showed Kentrell DeSean Gaulden's release date as April 26, 2025. According to his recent statement, NBA YoungBoy is out of police custody now.

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Never Broke Again member OG 3Three reportedly welcomes NBA YoungBoy after his release

Rodrick "OG 3Three" Jeanpierre, a member of the NBA (Never Broke Again) label founded by NBA YoungBoy, uploaded Instagram stories on March 24 with the caption:

UHHHHH OHHHHHH MY BABY IS BACK HOMMMEEEEEEE 💚💚💚 ALL GLORY TO GOD #ThisTheSeason Nomore #FreeTop he HOMEEE 🏅🤎"

He also uploaded a post featuring NBA YoungBoy smoking with OG 3Three.

Fans suspect this photo was taken after NBA YoungBoy's release.

In 2023, the rapper was arrested and faced 63 charges, including fraud and drug-related offenses. In November 2024, while under house arrest, he was convicted of ten charges and sentenced to 23 months in prison. He was also given five years of probation.

According to the previous details, his release was expected in July, which moved to April, and ultimately happened in March.

Previously, NBA YoungBoy has been charged with robbery, attempted murder, assault, kidnapping, and firearm and drug offenses in different cases over the years.

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Who is NBA YoungBoy's lawyer?

NBA YoungBoy's lawyer, Drew Findling, has been gaining popularity after the rapper's release. Findling is a trustee of the NACDL Foundation for Criminal Justice and founding partner of The Findling Law Firm, P.C.

According to NACDL, Findling has handled cases of many celebrities, including:

Basketball icons: Dennis Rodman and Shaquille O'Neal; NBA standout Montrezl Harrell, NFL star Alvin Kamara; Grammy Award Winner Cardi B, Grammy Award Nominees Faith Evans and Rod Wave, Emmy Award Winner Katt Williams, Grammy Award Winner Tiffany Haddish, and Actor/Comedian Mike Epps.

He has also handled cases of hip-hop stars, including:

• Gucci Mane
• GloRilla
• Waka Flocka
• Offset
• Quavo

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NBA YoungBoy won the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in the Most Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs category in 2021. He was also nominated at the 2022 Grammy Awards for Best Melodic Rap Performance.