Soulja Boy Released After Gun Charges Dropped Over Insufficient Evidence

Rapper Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested on August 3 during a traffic stop in Los Angeles after a firearm was found in the vehicle he was riding in as a passenger. Despite his prior convictions for weapons violations, prosecutors declined to file charges against him due to insufficient evidence linking him to the gun. Soulja Boy was released from custody after 48 hours and celebrated his release on social media. In addition to his legal troubles with firearms, he has faced multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, domestic abuse, and wage violations, resulting in jury verdicts exceeding $4 million. The case highlights the ongoing legal challenges the rapper has faced beyond his music career, which notably includes the 2007 hit "Crank That." Prosecutors and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office confirmed the decision not to proceed with charges, emphasizing the lack of conclusive evidence.