**Soulja Boy Arrested on Weapons Charge During Traffic Stop**
**Meta Description:** Rapper Soulja Boy, also known as DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested for possession of a firearm during a traffic stop in Los Angeles early Sunday morning.
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**Soulja Boy Arrested on Firearm Charges in Los Angeles**
Rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was arrested early Sunday morning during a traffic stop in the Fairfax area of Los Angeles. The incident occurred at approximately 2:35 AM, when police stopped the vehicle in which he was a passenger. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Soulja Boy was taken into custody for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, a serious felony charge.
Following the arrest, the 35-year-old rapper was booked into the LAPD’s Wilshire Division jail shortly after 6 AM. As of now, it remains unclear whether he has been released. The police have not disclosed the reasons behind the traffic stop or provided details about the other individuals present in the vehicle.
Soulja Boy has not yet made any public statements regarding the incident. This arrest marks a significant moment for the artist, who is best known for his 2007 hit “Crank That,” which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song.
This is not the first time Soulja Boy has faced legal issues; he was previously arrested in 2014 for carrying a loaded firearm during another traffic stop in Los Angeles. Additionally, earlier this year, he was ordered to pay over $4 million in damages to a former assistant after being found liable for sexual assault and abuse.
As the situation develops, fans and followers of the rapper are left to wonder about the implications of this latest legal trouble.
**FAQ**
**What charges is Soulja Boy facing?**
Soulja Boy is facing charges for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, which is classified as a felony offense.
