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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Soulja Boy Arrested on Weapons Charge During Los Angeles Traffic Stop
Originally appeared on E! Online Soulja Boy has found himself in more legal trouble. The "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" hitmaker (real name DeAndre Cortez Way) was arrested on a weapons charge during a traffic stop in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, E! News has confirmed. The incident happened just after 2:30 a.m. on August 3 when police made a traffic stop near the intersection of Melrose Ave and Genesee Ave during which Soulja Boy, a passenger in the car, was detained and subsequently arrested for carrying a firearm as a convicted felon, the Los Angeles Police Department stated. The 35-year-old was then booked just after 6 a.m. at the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center, according to inmate records provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. It's unclear if Soulja Boy has since been released or if he is still in custody. E! News has reached out to Soulja Boy's rep for comment and has yet to hear back. The rapper More from E! Online Sex and the City's Kim Cattrall Shares Cryptic Message Amid And Just Like That's Final Season Natasha Richardson's Sister Reacts to Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's Sweet Photos Ed Kelce's Girlfriend Maureen Maguire Dead at 74 This isn't the first time that the "Turn My Swag On" artist has been arrested for carrying firearms. Back in 2019, Soulja Boy served over three months behind bars for a probation violation after being arrested for carrying firearms and ammunition, per the Los Angeles County Superior Courts. Additionally, the rapper's latest arrest comes just a few months after he'd been ordered to pay an unnamed former assistant after being found liable of assault, sexual battery, gender violence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and failure to pay wages. Back in April, a California jury awarded his accuser $4 million in compensatory damages, per the plaintiff's legal team. Soulja Boy's lawyer Rickey Ivie slammed the decision at the time. "It is unfortunate that aspersions and misperceptions of a culture were allowed to influence the trial," he said in a statement to NBC News. "Mr. Way fully intends to pursue his post-trial remedies and to fight for a just result in this case." The "Turn My Swag On" artist had previously denied the claims against him, with a spokesperson telling TMZ, "Soulja would never put his hands on a female. He wouldn't beat a woman or put his hands on a woman." (E! and NBC News are part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
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What Happened to Rapper Soulja Boy? Arrest Reports Explained
Soulja Boy, the rapper best known for his 2007 hit 'Crank That (Soulja Boy),' was taken into custody during the early hours of Sunday, August 3, 2025. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Los Angeles, where authorities detained him in connection with a reported legal violation. Here's what we know so far about Soulja Boy's arrest. Rapper Soulja Boy arrested for firearm possession, claims report Police arrested Soulja Boy, legally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, early Sunday morning after stopping a vehicle at Melrose and Genesee in Los Angeles around 2:35 a.m. The 35-year-old rapper was riding as a passenger. Officers suspected him of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. During the stop, officers spotted a firearm inside the vehicle and took Way into custody. Authorities booked him into jail at the LAPD's Wilshire Division shortly after 6 a.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department inmate database. Police did not immediately share the reason for the stop or identify the other occupants in the vehicle. TMZ first reported the arrest, and Variety later confirmed the incident with the LAPD. A representative for Soulja Boy did not immediately respond to requests for comment from either outlet. Soulja Boy rose to prominence in 2007 with his hit single 'Crank That (Soulja Boy),' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song. He followed it with other hits, including 'Turn My Swag On' and 'Kiss Me Thru the Phone.' This arrest adds to the rapper's ongoing legal troubles. In April 2025, a civil court ordered him to pay over $4 million in damages after it found him liable for sexually assaulting and physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant. In a 2021 interview with Paper, Soulja Boy reflected on his status in the rap industry: 'I don't really care about your opinions and assumptions any more, because I now understand that people don't know what they are talking about.' A legal representative for Way has not provided a public statement regarding the arrest. The post What Happened to Rapper Soulja Boy? Arrest Reports Explained appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Express Tribune
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Soulja Boy arrested on firearm charge during Los Angeles traffic stop
Rapper Soulja Boy, legally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested early Sunday morning in Los Angeles on a firearms-related charge, according to information confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and reported by Variety. Police stated that the incident took place at approximately 2:35 a.m. at the intersection of Melrose and Genesee during a routine traffic stop. Soulja Boy was a passenger in the vehicle when officers allegedly noticed a firearm. He was arrested for being a convicted felon in possession of a gun. The arrest adds to the rapper's mounting legal issues. Soulja Boy rose to prominence in 2007 with his chart-topping hit 'Crank That (Soulja Boy),' followed by other successful singles like 'Turn My Swag On' and 'Kiss Me Thru the Phone.' In recent years, however, he has garnered more attention for legal controversies than for music. In April 2025, he was ordered to pay $4 million in a civil case related to sexual assault allegations, significantly worsening his legal standing. In a 2021 interview with Paper magazine, Soulja Boy addressed his place in hip hop. 'I don't care about my place, bro,' he said. 'I know what I did for the culture. I know how lit I am. The people are going to figure it out.' The news of his latest arrest was first reported by TMZ. As of now, no additional details on charges or bail have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Cher Lloyd debuts White Lotus-inspired 'Italian bob'– how to style it at home
Cher Lloyd takes inspiration from White Lotus character Lucia with a glamorous new bob haircut Summer 2025 is all about the bob haircut. With top asked-for styles ranging from shoulder-skimming 'lobs' to shorter micro-bobs, this chic style isn't going anywhere soon. And one person who is getting in on the action while the trend is still hot is Cher Lloyd. You may remember Cher from her The X Factor days, and more specifically, her Turn My Swag On audition. However, be prepared for a bit of a shock if you haven't followed her since 2010. Now, Cher, a 31-year-old mother-of-two, looks like she's walked straight off the set of The White Lotus thanks to a new bob seemingly inspired by the HBO show. Posing for a new TikTok clip, Cher debuts her new short hairstyle, which is a far cry from the ultra-long extensions she used to favour a decade ago. In fact, her Instagram feed shows she still favoured her lengthy locks until just last week when she decided to try a bob. The exact name of her cut is dubbed an 'Italian bob', and is characterised by tousled length and chin-skimming layers. Celebrity hairstylist Ricky Mota explains: 'The Italian bob evokes classic Italian glamour, inspired by icons like supermodel Christy Turlington, Monica Bellucci, or modern interpretations seen on the runways. This style is versatile by working with various hair textures and its ability to be styled sleek, tousled, or wavy. This cut looks stunning even with minimal styling, making it ideal for those seeking effortless beauty." He adds: 'To maintain this style, you'll need to get regular trims to keep the look fresh, and to care for it at home, you want to use a lightweight, hydrating shampoo and conditioner." Cher isn't the first celebrity to jump on board the Italian bob trend. After series two of The White Lotus aired, watchers were keen to copy character Lucia's gorgeous short cut. Played by Italian actress Simona Tabasco, who favours this bob in her real life, celebs and series fans alike rushed to get a similar style for themselves. Since then, Kendall Jenner, Khloe Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Lily Collins and Pamela Anderson, to name just a few, have followed suit with similar cuts of their own. How to style your Italian bob at home If you want your bob to look more Bonica Bellucci and Lord Farquaad, the key is in the styling. You need a full kit of body-boosting, texture-creating and style-holding helpers to ensure it doesn't fall flat. A top trick to get the body, bounce and flicked-under ends is to invest in a good heated styling brush. ghd's Rise Professional Hot Brush, now on sale for £134.25, creates 2X the volume of naturally dried hair, providing long-lasting results. Plus, it's small enough that you can use it near your roots, but still large enough to create volume at the ends. For your in-shower routine, you want a shampoo and conditioner that cleanse and hydrate your hair without weighing it down and causing lengths to appear limp. Ricky recommends Unite's 7SECONDS Shampoo and 7SECONDS Conditioner, £31 and £33. Pricey, but both are definitely worth the splurge. A quality heat protector is a crucial part of any styling routine to prevent damage and dryness. The Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, costing £12.50, has received glowing reviews for leaving hair in silky condition. One shopper even claimed it made their hair look salon-fresh. Rollers are a simple solution for achieving a salon-style blowout without the need for heat. The Drybar High Tops rollers, priced at £10, grip on their own and are made from a gentle material to prevent hair tugging or snagging. They can be used with a hairdryer or simply placed on your fringe overnight for a voluminous, bouncy look.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keri Hilson reveals battle with 'depression' at the height of her career: 'Fame was a beast for me!'
Keri Hilson was "depressed" at the height of her fame. The 42-year-old singer burst onto the music scene in the late 2000s with hits like 'Knock You Down', but her second album 'No Boys Allowed' in 2010 turned out to be her last record for 15 years as she tried to deal with the "beast" of being well-known. She told People: "I didn't even know [it would be my last for so long]. "I was also depressed at the new height of my career with the success of 'Pretty Girl Rock.' I was just not okay. I was not well, I needed a break. I hadn't taken a break since I was 14 years old in my first girl group. When we disbanded, I went headfirst into songwriting at 17, got my first big check by 18. I joined another group and was also writing while in college. So I never had a break from 14 to, say, mid-20s. "It was already a decade of just pure dedication, and I needed a break. Fame was a beast for me, and I fell into a really dark place. I needed to step away for a moment. I thought it'd be just a one-year moment, not a 14-year moment, but it turns out it was necessary. I really can't regret it. I, as a human, needed that time." The 'Turn My Swag On' hitmaker - who has just released her new album 'We Need To Talk' - found "new rock bottoms" in her time away from the spotlight, and actually considered quitting her career altogether before deciding to embrace her struggles to produce her latest record. She said: "I found new rock bottoms throughout the process. I hit many rock bottoms, honestly, of many different kinds. " I just wasn't sure of it anymore. The industry was changing. I love making the art, I love doing music, I love making music, I love performing music — but I didn't love everything that came with it. "I didn't love the heavy criticism. It's just not like the old industry now, and that, to me, felt like a threat. It felt like you have to be so careful and so cautious in how you speak, what you say, where you go, what you do, how you're perceived, things you say or [post online]. It felt like I was playing a game of, 'How many ways can I be misunderstood?' "You're crucified for making an honest mistake, and that just became a lot to bear. You have to let rock bottom occur to rebuild. So that's what I did."
