NBA YoungBoy Cops Plea Deal & Avoids Jail In Ex-GF Assault, Kidnapping Case: Report

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The rapper pleaded to a lesser charge.

It looks as if NBA YoungBoy is making sure that all cases against him are settled. The 20-year-old rapper recently shared that he was off of probation, and now TMZ reports that he's taken a plea deal for his 2018 assault charge. It was in March of last year when a hotel surveillance video circulated showing the teen rapper engaged in a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend, Jania Jackson. In the clip, the rapper, real name Kentrell Gaulden, is seen reportedly assaulting Jackson as he threw her to the ground and wouldn't let her leave the area.

Later, Gaulden was indicted for aggravated assault and kidnapping, but early Thursday morning, TMZ reported that the rapper pleaded guilty to misdemeanor simple battery family violence. The original charges were dropped and it looks like YoungBoy is back on probation for another 12 months in connection with this case.

In order to avoid spending time behind bars, NBA YoungBoy will have to pay a fine of $1,500 and complete anger management classes. He's also been ordered to "have no violent contact with the victim." Of the incident, Jania reportedly told police that she and YoungBoy were just kidding around. Not only did she not want to press charges against him, but she also refused to cooperate with authorities throughout their investigation. You can watch the video of the incident below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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