Soulja Boy: how will his arrest in 2025 affect his career and wealth
4 august 2025 в 16:13
Soulja Boy became one of the most famous rappers in the world thanks to his famous anthem «Crank That (Soulja Boy)». To this day, the song remains an international hit, although the music artist (real name: DeAndre Cortez Way) recently left the music business. Now, with his arrest in 2025 making headlines, fans are curious about how his career, net worth, and life will be affected by the numerous legal issues he has faced.
Read on to learn more about Soulja Boy’s finances, including his net worth and career.
Soulja Boy gradually increased his income after the release of «Crank That (Soulja Boy)», his hit single that became one of the top hip-hop tracks in the world since its release in 2007.
By 2012, Soulja Boy had earned over 7 million dollars by releasing more music, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Currently, Soulja Boy’s net worth is 2 million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Due to several run-ins with the law, Soulja Boy’s net worth has fluctuated. In recent years, the music artist has had to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to several women as compensation after accusations of assault. In April 2025, Soulja Boy was ordered to pay 4 million dollars to an unknown former personal assistant who accused him of assault and physical violence in January 2021, according to Courthouse News. Although he denied the allegations, Soulja Boy was found guilty of them.
On August 3, 2025, Soulja Boy was arrested for possession of a firearm during a vehicle stop, reported the Los Angeles Police Department. Soulja Boy was a passenger in the vehicle that was stopped by the police around 2:30 am local time. LAPD did not disclose the reason for the vehicle stop, according to NBC Los Angeles.
At the time of publication, it is unknown whether he has been released on bail.
This is not the first time the Chicago, Illinois native has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm. In December 2016, Soulja Boy was arrested at his home in the Hollywood Hills after police found a weapon while he was under surveillance. In April 2017, the rapper pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon and a minor crime. He was sentenced to five years of probation and 240 days of mandatory community service, according to TMZ.
Over the years, Soulja Boy has been arrested several times and accused of sexual harassment and physical violence by multiple women.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources to help with healing, recovery, and more.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 for confidential support
Read on to learn more about Soulja Boy’s finances, including his net worth and career.
Soulja Boy gradually increased his income after the release of «Crank That (Soulja Boy)», his hit single that became one of the top hip-hop tracks in the world since its release in 2007.
By 2012, Soulja Boy had earned over 7 million dollars by releasing more music, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Currently, Soulja Boy’s net worth is 2 million dollars, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Due to several run-ins with the law, Soulja Boy’s net worth has fluctuated. In recent years, the music artist has had to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to several women as compensation after accusations of assault. In April 2025, Soulja Boy was ordered to pay 4 million dollars to an unknown former personal assistant who accused him of assault and physical violence in January 2021, according to Courthouse News. Although he denied the allegations, Soulja Boy was found guilty of them.
On August 3, 2025, Soulja Boy was arrested for possession of a firearm during a vehicle stop, reported the Los Angeles Police Department. Soulja Boy was a passenger in the vehicle that was stopped by the police around 2:30 am local time. LAPD did not disclose the reason for the vehicle stop, according to NBC Los Angeles.
At the time of publication, it is unknown whether he has been released on bail.
This is not the first time the Chicago, Illinois native has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm. In December 2016, Soulja Boy was arrested at his home in the Hollywood Hills after police found a weapon while he was under surveillance. In April 2017, the rapper pleaded guilty to possession of a weapon and a minor crime. He was sentenced to five years of probation and 240 days of mandatory community service, according to TMZ.
Over the years, Soulja Boy has been arrested several times and accused of sexual harassment and physical violence by multiple women.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources to help with healing, recovery, and more.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 for confidential support
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