As of late December 2025, NBA YoungBoy (Kentrell Gaulden) remains one of the most prolific yet legally entangled figures in hip-hop. His year has been defined by a transition from strict house arrest to federal incarceration, alongside a steady stream of music released from behind bars.

Here is the updated status of NBA YoungBoy:

⚖️ Legal Status & Incarceration

The biggest shift in 2024 and 2025 has been his move from "house arrest" in Utah back to physical custody.

• ​ The Pharmacy Fraud Case: In early 2024, YoungBoy was arrested in Utah for his alleged involvement in a large-scale "prescription fraud" ring. This led to a series of legal setbacks that ultimately revoked his pre-trial release.
• ​ Federal Sentencing: In late 2024, YoungBoy pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a 2020 firearms case in Louisiana. As of late 2025, he is serving a multi-year federal prison sentence.
• ​ Current Location: He is currently incarcerated in a federal facility, where he has been largely isolated from the public eye compared to his active social media presence while under house arrest.

🎵 Music and "2025 MASA"

Despite being locked up, his "Never Broke Again" engine hasn't stopped.

• ​ Recent Releases: His team has continued to drop "vault" projects and recorded material. Most recently, search results and fan circles have highlighted projects like 2025 MASA and various leak compilations.
• ​ Productivity: YoungBoy famously recorded over 100 songs while under house arrest in Utah, providing his label with enough material to keep his "Top" status on the charts through 2026.

🌐 Viral Rumors & Pop Culture

Because he is off the grid, YoungBoy has become a frequent target for internet "clout" rumors:

• ​ The Kai Cenat Rumor: In December 2025, a massive viral rumor suggested that streamer Kai Cenat's breakup with Gabrielle "Gigi" Alayah was due to her cheating with YoungBoy.
• ​ The Truth: DJ Akademiks and Gigi herself have both strictly denied these claims, clarifying that YoungBoy has had no contact with her and that the story was entirely fabricated by social media trolls. #hiphop #nbayoungboy #trending