Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of weapons charges
Published: 8/4/2025

Rapper Soulja Boy, real name DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of weapons charges in the Melrose neighborhood. The LAPD confirmed the arrest after a traffic stop where he was found allegedly in possession of a firearm, leading to charges of possession while being a felon. Soulja Boy, known for his hit song "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" in 2007, was taken into custody early Sunday morning.