Tag: Soulja Boy

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Rapper DeAndre Cortez Way—better known as Soulja Boy—was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Los Angeles on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The LAPD pulled over the vehicle he was riding in around 2:30–2:50 AM near Melrose and Genesee Avenues in the Fairfax district. During the stop, officers reportedly found a gun inside the car; Way was arrested as a passenger and later booked just after 6 AM at the Wilshire Division jail on a felony weapons charge.

The arrest came mere hours after Soulja Boy celebrated his thirty-fifth birthday at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood, sharing party footage and videos via Instagram that showcased dancing crowds and selfies, including a post captioned, “I don’t need no security”. Earlier that same day, he premiered new tracks on Twitch, promoting his most recent album, ‘The Influence’, released in February 2025.

This isn’t straightforward legal trouble for the rapper: In April 2025, he was ordered by a California jury to pay nearly $4 million in compensatory damages to a former assistant who alleged sexual assault and false imprisonment. Way publicly denied the allegations and his legal team pledged to appeal the verdict, citing cultural bias in the trial. Soulja Boy is no stranger to weapons-related incidents. The LAPD previously arrested him on a firearm charge in 2014 and again in 2016, whilst on probation, when a weapon was found at his Hollywood Hills residence.

At the time of reporting, the LAPD and Way’s representatives had not released further details or public statements about whether he has since been released or retained legal counsel. In summary, Soulja Boy’s arrest on Sunday, August 3 follows a night of birthday festivities in Los Angeles and adds to a history of legal controversies, especially concerning firearm possession and civil litigation. At this time, no official comment has been made by law enforcement or his team.

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In what continues to be a controversial and sobering moment in Hip-Hop history, DeAndre Cortez Way—better known to the world as Soulja Boy—has been ordered to pay $4.25 million in a civil lawsuit brought against him by a former female assistant. The ruling, issued by a Los Angeles judge, stems from damning allegations of sexual battery, assault, and related misconduct, painting a deeply disturbing picture of power abused behind closed doors.

The breakdown of the financial judgment is telling: $1.8 million in punitive damages, $1.6 million for emotional distress, and over $800,000 in unpaid wages, loss of earnings, medical expenses, and legal fees. Each category highlights a systemic issue—one that goes beyond Soulja Boy, extending into the toxic dynamics that can fester when influence is misused and victims are silenced.

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The victim, identified in legal documents as Jane Doe, initially filed the lawsuit in 2021. In chilling detail, she described a timeline where an offer of employment quickly spiraled into alleged manipulation, violence, and trauma. According to the lawsuit, she claimed she endured repeated physical assaults, threats, and coercive control during her time working closely with the rapper.

Soulja Boy, who rose to fame with the viral hit ‘Crank That (Soulja Boy)’ in 2007 and helped usher in the digital era of music promotion, has not yet made a formal public statement about the recent ruling. However, this isn’t the first time he’s faced serious allegations. It raises questions about accountability in entertainment spaces—especially when legacy and influence sometimes shield stars from timely repercussions.

This case may not see him in prison, as it was handled in civil court, but the financial hit and public stain on his legacy may speak louder in an era where fans and industry professionals alike are calling for real, systemic change.

As always at GRUNGECAKE, we remain focused on the truth, standing with survivors, and using our platform to highlight the importance of safety, justice, and reform in the entertainment industry.

Let this be a wake-up call.