Soulja Boy Arrested on Shocking Weapons Charge During Traffic Stop

Look, it wouldn’t be a week in entertainment without someone stirring the proverbial pot in Hollywood, and this time around, it’s Soulja Boy back in the headlines. Yes, that Soulja Boy, the guy who had us all cranking it back in 2007 like our lives depended on it. This time, though, it’s not for a TikTok challenge or some new viral merch idea (remember his video game console attempt?). Nope, the rapper, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, has found himself in trouble with the law again, which honestly feels like a recurring subplot nobody asked for.

Why Was Soulja Boy Arrested?

Here’s the rundown: during a routine 2 a.m. traffic stop in Los Angeles, police officers realized that Soulja Boy, casually riding shotgun, was allegedly in possession of a firearm. Now, for most people, this would merely be a case of bad luck or questionable decisions. But when you’re a convicted felon, carrying a firearm isn’t just poor judgment; it’s a straight-up felony. Yikes.

According to the LAPD, they pulled the car over early Sunday morning in the Fairfax area. Though the exact reason for stopping the car hasn’t been confirmed yet (C’mon, LAPD, throw us a bone here), it escalated quickly once officers discovered the weapon. Soulja Boy was booked into the Wilshire Division’s jailhouse shortly after 6 a.m. and, as of this writing, it’s unclear if he’s since been released. Guess he didn’t “hop up out the bed, turn his swag on” in time for this one.

Past Problems Keep Catching Up

If you’re sitting there wondering, “Wait, isn’t this the second time Soulja’s been cuffed for something like this?” you’d be right. Back in 2014, he was arrested on a similar charge of carrying a loaded gun during a traffic stop in LA. And in case you thought his legal woes stopped there, think again. Earlier this year, the rapper lost a civil case against a former assistant who accused him of sexual assault and abuse. The jury wasn’t sympathetic, ordering him to cough up $4.25 million in damages. That’s gotta sting worse than a Grammy loss…

Soulja Boy’s Legacy (Or Lack Thereof?)

When Soulja Boy isn’t tangled up in legal drama, he’s still trying to ride the wave of his 2007 smash hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy).” The track skyrocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, turning every living room into an impromptu dance floor. It was catchy, meme-worthy, and undeniably iconic. But since then, the rapper-producer has struggled to step out of that towering shadow of his breakout hit. Sure, there’s been the occasional viral outburst (remember his infamous line “Drake?! Draaake??”), but musically, the heat’s fizzled faster than a cheap electric kettle.

And hey, it’s worth mentioning that Soulja Boy knows how to keep himself somewhat relevant in the entertainment world. Whether it’s his self-proclaimed status as the first rapper to do basically anything, or attempting to launch his ill-fated game console (because why not?), he keeps popping back into the cultural zeitgeist in one way or another.

Here’s the thing about Soulja Boy. Whether you love him, hate him, or simply forgot he existed until just now, there’s no denying the guy has a knack for landing himself in the spotlight for something other than music. From platinum hits to ill-advised ventures and courtroom dramas, his career feels almost like a reality TV show that got canceled mid-season and is somehow still airing reruns.

If nothing else, his story serves as a reminder that fame is fleeting, but controversy? Well, that sticks around like cheap cologne. Stay safe out there, Soulja. Maybe next time, leave the firearms at home. Or better yet, not at all.