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Soulja Boy, famed for his viral hit "Crank That," was arrested early Sunday morning in Los Angeles amidst allegations involving a firearm.
Rapper Soulja Boy, known off-stage as DeAndre Cortez Way, faced legal trouble in Los Angeles early Sunday, with the LAPD confirming his arrest around 2:35 a.m. During a traffic stop in the Melrose area, officers reportedly found him in possession of a firearm. The 35-year-old star, recognized for his breakout 2007 track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," now confronts serious accusations of weapon possession as a convicted felon.This isn't the first time Soulja Boy has encountered legal issues; earlier this year, he was ordered to pay $4.25 million in a civil case related to allegations of sexual assault and battery made by a former assistant. Although he denied the claims, a jury found him liable for sexual battery, assault, and gender violence. As developments unfold, CBS News has reached out to his representatives for an official statement.
