YoungBoy Trump Pardon: Rapper Freed
- Former President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is kentrell DeSean Gaulden.
- Gaulden had been serving a 23-month sentence for felony gun possession and was also given 60 months of probation.
- Andrew Lieber, NBA YoungBoy's tour agent, told The New York Times that the rapper is now "a fully free man, with no travel restrictions," adding, "The world is...
Breaking news: NBA YoungBoy, the rapper, is free thanks to a pardon from former President Donald Trump, removing all restrictions linked to a previous weapons conviction. This decisive action clears the path for YoungBoy’s highly anticipated U.S. tour this fall, a major win for the artist and his fans. The pardon, confirmed on May 29, marks a significant shift, allowing YoungBoy, whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean gaulden, to fully embrace his career and future endeavors. the news, reported at News Directory 3, shows the transformative power of pardons. As YoungBoy prepares to take the main stage, what fresh collaborations and chart-topping hits await? Discover what’s next …
Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy, Clearing Path for Tour
updated May 29, 2025
Former President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is kentrell DeSean Gaulden. The move eliminates restrictions stemming from a prior weapons conviction.
Gaulden had been serving a 23-month sentence for felony gun possession and was also given 60 months of probation. He was released from federal custody in March and placed under home confinement.
Andrew Lieber, NBA YoungBoy’s tour agent, told The New York Times that the rapper is now “a fully free man, with no travel restrictions,” adding, “The world is at his fingertips.”
The rapper, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, is scheduled to embark on a U.S. tour spanning September and October.
“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building—as a man,as a father,and as an artist,” YoungBoy Never Broke again said in a statement.
“this moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I’ve worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this.”
“ I’m grateful. I’m Focused. I’m Ready. ”
-Kentrell
YoungBoy also thanked Alice Marie Johnson and his lawyer, Brittany K. Barnett,for their support.
What’s next
With the pardon, NBA YoungBoy is expected to proceed with his tour plans without limitations. This pardon follows Trump’s previous actions in 2021, where he pardoned Lil Wayne and commuted Kodak black’s sentence.