President Trump Pardons Rapper NBA YoungBoy

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On April 16, 2024, the 24-year-old Gaulden was arrested in what prosecutors called a fraudulent prescription drug ring while he was on house arrest in Huntsville, Utah for federal weapon charges.

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Trump pardons NBA YoungBoy ahead of prison release, tour

Rapper Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, better known as NBA YoungBoy, has been granted a full presidential pardon by President Donald Trump, just weeks before he was scheduled to be released from prison.

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Also pardoned were former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y.; Kevin Eric Baisden; Mark C. Bashaw; former reality television personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley; and Tanner Mansell and John Moore, who were both convicted of stealing fish gear in federal waters.

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NBA YoungBoy Thanks President Trump for Providing Clean Slate Pardon

NBA YoungBoy released a statement thanking President Trump for his pardon. YB amassed several weapons, assault and drug charges since 2020. The 25-year-old had his future hanging in the balance as he sat on house arrest. The timing couldn't be more perfect ... NBA YoungBoy recently announced a nationwide MASA Tour.

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Why Was NBA YoungBoy Pardoned? Trump Grants Clemency To Baton Rouge Rapper

Rapper NBA YoungBoy received a pardon from President Trump on Wednesday after facing 63 charges related to a prescription drug fraud case in 2023. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges and was sentenced to prison and probation. Originally set for July 2025 release, he was freed on March 24, 2025.

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Donald Trump Pardons YoungBoy Never Broke Again

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is the latest rapper to get a pardon from President Donald Trump. The rapper was pardoned along with eight others who were formerly convicted. The Baton Rouge rapper was named among eight others, including former GOP Congressman Michael Grimm and real estate entrepreneurs Todd and Julie.

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Donald Trump Pardons Rapper NBA YoungBoy

President Donald Trump has pardoned rapper YoungBoy. YoungBoy: "This moment means a lot to me. It opens the door to a future that is better than ever" YoungBoy is one of the most popular rappers in the U.S. today. He says he is grateful to the president for the pardon.

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President Donald Trump pardons Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy

Rapper YoungBoy is released from federal prison. President Donald Trump made the announcement Wednesday. YoungBoy has been in and out of jail since he was arrested in 2010 for drug possession. The rapper says he is "grateful" for the opportunity to return to the music scene.

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Video Trump faces scrutiny over a flurry of pardons

Rapper NBA YoungBoy and reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley receive presidential pardons. Concern over the president doling out "pardons as favors," from democratic congressman. EU prepares 'countermeasures' to steel tariffs. US Envoy Witkoff reacts to Hamas ceasefire proposal.

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Will Diddy Be the Next Celebrity Pardoned by Trump?

Donald Trump is considering pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs. The hip-hop mogul is currently on trial in New York facing charges that include sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges and faces a potential life sentence if convicted.

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A look at what happened in the US government this week

Elon Musk announced he was exiting President Donald Trump's administration. Trump's tentpole policies received favorable rulings in court, the president handed out a slew of pardons. The administration began cracking down on student visas and a ceasefire was proposed in the Israel-Hamas war.

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Snoop Dogg Explains Merit of Street Gangs, Praises NBA YoungBoy & Larry Hoover Pardons

Snoop Dogg says he's seen gang members -- such as himself -- go on to become successful businessmen. Snoop believes there are merits in the organizations, as long as the violence is quelled. He was able to clear his record onward to his historic Olympics hosting gig and his Death Row Records President Michael "Harry-O" Harris received a pardon.

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'Pardons as favors': Top lawmaker accuses Trump DOJ of rewarding 'corruption and violence'

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) sent a letter to the DOJ asking about the criteria for official pardons and commutations. He said the criteria appear to be showing "absolute personal and political loyalty to President Trump" and "engaging in forms of political corruption and violence"

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Trump Leaves Open Pardoning Combs

Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial in New York on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. President Trump said he and Combs haven't spoken in years, possibly because the president went into politics. But he said the state of their relationship wouldn't influence his decision on a pardon.

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