Suspected weapons violation leads to Soulja Boy's arrest during a routine traffic stop
Soulja Boy Released from Jail After Felony Weapons Charge Dropped
Rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested early on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Los Angeles during a traffic stop on suspicion of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
The traffic stop occurred near Genesee and Melrose in the Fairfax District, where police discovered a gun in the car. Soulja Boy was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the stop. He was booked into the LAPD's Wilshire Division jail on felony weapons possession charges [1][2][3].
This arrest marked Soulja Boy's second firearms-related arrest. The first was in December 2016 when police found a gun at his Hollywood Hills home while he was on probation, leading to a felony weapons possession conviction and probation [1][2].
However, on August 6, 2025, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office dropped the felony weapons charge against Soulja Boy due to insufficient evidence, leading to his release from jail. The DA confirmed the case was declined, and Soulja Boy shared celebratory posts on social media after his release [4][5].
It's important to note that this arrest is unrelated to the aforementioned sexual assault and abuse case for which Soulja Boy was ordered to pay $4 million in damages in April 2023 [1][2].
Soulja Boy, who is best known for his 2007 single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, was one of the first prominent artists to utilize the internet, particularly YouTube and MySpace, to promote his music and build a large following.
[1] The Associated Press [2] TMZ [3] Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's inmate database [4] Los Angeles County district attorney's office [5] Soulja Boy's social media posts
- Despite facing a felony weapons charge, the music world was abuzz with news of Soulja Boy's release from jail on August 6, 2025, due to insufficient evidence, marking a significant occasion for the entertainer.
- The recent arrest of Soulja Boy, who gained fame with his 2007 hit "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," took an unexpected turn when the Los Angeles County district attorney's office dropped the weapons charge against him.
- The general news and entertainment sections were filled with stories about the released rapper, covering his celebratory posts on social media following his release from jail due to a dropped felony weapons charge.
