NBA YoungBoy's Fans Disrupt Court Hearing, Yell 'Free YB'
In an unexpected turn of events, NBA YoungBoy's virtual court hearing on Monday (July 22) in northern Utah was disrupted by his ardent fans.
The rapper, facing multiple serious charges related to prescription drug fraud, had his hearing momentarily derailed when supporters flooded the WebEx stream, chanting "Free YB!"
The courtroom was thrown into chaos as one particularly vocal fan shouted, "Free YB, man, free YB!" despite Judge Spencer Walsh’s attempts to maintain order.
The judge sternly reminded everyone to stay muted, but the disruptions continued.
"Shut yo b**ch-a*s up, man. Free YB," the fan retorted, sparking a chorus of similar outbursts from others in attendance.
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NBA YoungBoy’s fans were yelling ‘Free YB’ during his court hearing today and told the Judge “shut your b-tch a— up” 💀 😂
— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) July 22, 2024
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The hearing, which was intended to address the scheduling of YoungBoy's trial, concluded with the trial date being postponed indefinitely.
This delay adds to the rapper's mounting legal woes, stemming from his April arrest on allegations of orchestrating a fraudulent prescription drug ring.
The charges against YoungBoy are extensive, including identity theft, forgery, procuring or attempting to procure drug prescriptions, possession of controlled substances, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, and engaging in a pattern of unlawful activity.
Initially, YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, had the opportunity to post bail set at $100,000.
However, this bail was revoked following his transfer to a different prison facility north of Salt Lake City in May.
Weber County District Court Judge Joseph Bean issued a no-bail warrant on April 30, citing additional charges such as possession of a firearm by a restricted person and two counts of fraudulently obtaining a prescription.
The judge deemed the rapper a flight risk, resulting in his continued detention until an undetermined trial date.
Prior to these recent developments, NBA YoungBoy had been living in Utah under house arrest for two years while awaiting trial for a federal firearm case in Louisiana.