NBA Youngboy Denied Bond

Last month rapper NBA Youngboy, who was under house arrest in Utah while awaiting trial on g un charges in Baton Rouge, was arrested on unrelated charges of forging prescriptions for the pain medication codeine and the cough suppressant promethazine [click here if you missed that].

NBA Youngboy has been hit with new charges, denied bond, and will now remain behind bars until trial...

From KUTV

New charges were filed against Kentrell Gaulden, known as NBA Youngboy, related to a large-scale prescription fraud operation.

Previously, Gaulden was charged with 63 counts from Cache County authorities related to identity fraud, obtaining a prescription under false pretenses and forgery. He also faces charges related to possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, engaging in a pattern of unlawful activity, and possession of a controlled substance.

In the new charges filed on April 26, 2024 from Weber County authorities, Gaulden faces another possession of a firearm by a restricted person felony charge and two counts of fraudulently obtaining a prescription.

On April 30, 2024, Judge Joseph Bean filed a 'warrant for arrest' related to Gaulden, stating "the Defendant is denied pretrial release under the authority of Utah Code 77-20-1 based upon the following facts: U.C.A. 77-20-201(1)(b) Defendant is felony on felony and there is substantial evidence to support the charge. U.C.A. 77-20-201(1)(c)(i) and (ii) there is substantial evidence of defendant’s involvement in prescription fraud and distribution there is clear and convincing evidence that defendant is a danger to the community. In addition, defendant appears to be a multi-state offender with primary contacts in Louisiana and is a risk of flight."