Soulja Boy Arrested in Los Angeles on Weapons Charge: What We Know So Far

Rapper and entrepreneur Soulja Boy is once again making headlines—but this time, it's not for a viral hit or business move. The "Crank That" artist, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, August 3, 2025, in Los Angeles on suspicion of a weapons charge following a routine traffic stop.

According to reports from the Los Angeles Police Department, officers pulled over Soulja Boy around 3:15 a.m. in the Hollywood Hills area for what initially appeared to be a simple vehicle code violation. However, the situation quickly escalated when law enforcement discovered a firearm inside the vehicle. As a convicted felon, Soulja Boy is legally prohibited from owning or possessing firearms in the state of California.

He was taken into custody without incident and booked shortly after 6 a.m. Authorities have set bail at $35,000, and as of this writing, the rapper remains behind bars awaiting arraignment.

This isn’t the first time Soulja Boy has faced legal trouble. In 2019, he served jail time after violating probation terms due to ammunition possession. Despite vowing to steer clear of trouble after that incident, this new arrest could lead to serious consequences. Under California law, a felon found in possession of a firearm may face up to three years in state prison.

So far, neither Soulja Boy nor his representatives have released an official statement regarding the arrest. Meanwhile, fans have taken to social media in full force. Within hours, “Soulja Boy” became a trending topic on X (formerly Twitter), with reactions ranging from concern to criticism. Some users posted humorous memes using clips from his iconic 2018 "Breakfast Club" interview, while others expressed disappointment and urged the rapper to make better choices.

The arrest comes just weeks after Soulja Boy hinted at new music and upcoming business ventures, including a rumored expansion of his tech brand. It’s unclear how the arrest will impact those plans moving forward.

As he awaits his court date, the future remains uncertain for the 34-year-old rapper. Soulja Boy has built a career marked by both innovation and controversy, and this latest development adds another layer to a public life that's never far from the spotlight. Whether this becomes a major setback or just another chapter in his unpredictable story remains to be seen.

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