Rapper NBA YoungBoy (Kentrell Gaulden) has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a prescription drug fraud ring operated from his Utah residence. The charges include:

- Two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud
- Two counts of third-degree felony forgery
- Six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct

Under the plea agreement:

- No prison time in Utah
- Felony charges reduced to Class A Misdemeanors
- $25,000 fine
- 27 months in federal prison (Weber County, Utah)
- Five years of federal supervised probation after release

The 25-year-old rapper, who was initially facing 46 charges, entered a "no contest" plea to the remaining charges. He has been under house arrest in Utah following his alleged involvement in a 2019 Miami shooting incident.

Judge Spencer Walsh expressed hope for Gaulden's rehabilitation and future success, noting the importance of not letting addiction interfere with young talent's potential.

Professional Background: - Four #1 albums on Billboard 200 - One Top 10 hit on Billboard Hot 100 - Grammy nomination in 2022 for "Wusyaname" collaboration with Tyler, The Creator and Ty Dolla $ign

Prosecutor Ronnie Keller described the case as "a smaller cog in the bigger wheel of ultimately seeking justice," noting the involvement of multiple jurisdictions in both federal and state systems.

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