LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A Louisiana-based rap artist pleaded guilty Monday for his role in a movie. Large prescription drug fraud ring He operated out of his multi-million dollar home in Utah.
Rapper NBA YoungBoy (real name Kentrell Golden) entered a courtroom in Logan, Utah, with his head bowed as he entered a plea for his role in the alleged plot. KTVX-TV reported.
The 25-year-old rapper was initially charged in Logan District Court. Related to 46 claims on criminal charges. On Monday, he pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six misdemeanor counts of unlawful pharmacy practice. Golden entered a “no contest” plea to the remaining charges.
As part of his plea agreement, Golden will not serve any prison time in Utah. Instead, his four felonies were reduced to Class A misdemeanors and he was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine, the television station reported.
District Judge Spencer Walsh agreed to suspend Golden's prison sentence, as he is expected to serve “effectively” 27 months in federal prison for charges related to the incident in Weber County, Utah. . Upon his release, Mr. Golden will serve five years of federally supervised probation.
“This is a somewhat unique case that has involved multiple jurisdictions in both the federal and state systems,” said State Attorney Ronnie Keller. “This is really just a small cog in a larger wheel of ultimately seeking justice.”
Golden previously lived in Utah under house arrest after being suspected of involvement in the 2019 Miami shootings. His move to Utah comes as part of his 2021 contract, with his attorney claiming that “a move to Utah will keep YoungBoy out of trouble.”
Walsh said during Monday's hearing that it was clear that Golden was a very talented young man.
“I've seen it time and time again with young men and women who have so much talent and so much potential, and when they really start to struggle with addiction, that potential can be taken away from them,” Walsh said. told Mr. Golden. “I don't want that for you.”
Mr. Walsh continued, “Once you complete your federal prison sentence, you have a really bright future ahead of you where you can be very successful on federal probation and reach your full potential in every way.'' I'm confident there is,” he said. your life. Good luck, Mr. Golden. ”
Golden, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has had four No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 and one Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. . His music includes “38 Baby'' and “Outside Today.'' ” and was featured alongside Ty Dolla $ign on Tyler, the Creator's song “Wusyaname.” This collaboration earned them a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Billboard reported that pop star Taylor Swift and rapper Drake were the only two artists to increase their streaming numbers in 2022, despite Golden's near-zero radio airplay. According to Spotify, Golden Over 16 million monthly listeners.
