Rapper NBA YoungBoy Pleads Guilty to Utah Prescription Drug Fraud Ring

The Louisiana native is required to pay a $25,000 fine as part of his plea deal

NBA YoungBoy has pleaded guilty for his involvement in a prescription drug fraud ring based out of Utah.

Born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, the 25-year-old rapper, who is still serving 27 months on federal charges, had his case dismissed by Utah 1st District Judge Spencer Walsh on Monday, Nov. 18, KSL reported.

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Appearing in a Logan City courtroom, Gaulden pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery, and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. He entered a “no contest” plea for the remaining charges, per ABC 4.

According to KSL, Judge Walsh told the Baton Rouge, La., native he would not face additional jail time or probation, but would be required to pay a $25,000 fine as part of his plea deal.

Walsh reportedly wished the “House Arrest Tingz” rapper good luck and said he seemed "like a very talented young man."

Gaulden's attorney, Jon Williams, spoke with federal prosecutors ahead of the plea deal and said in addition to the 27 months his client is already serving, NBA YoungBoy will also have 60 months, or five years, of probation following his federal prison release, per KSL.

“This is somewhat of a unique case where there have been multiple jurisdictions involved both in the federal and the state systems,” state prosecutor Ronnie Keller said, ABC 4 reported. “This is just really a smaller cog in the bigger wheel of ultimately seeking justice.”

Keller also provided insight on how authorities learned of Gaulden’s prescription drug fraud ring, saying five individuals were detained by police officers after using Gaulden's vehicle to pick up a fraudulent prescription.

Authorities also learned that someone pretending to be a Gwendolyn White called a local pharmacy about a prescription, but could not give an accurate birth year. KSL added that the person’s voice “was recognized by multiple pharmacists matching different first names.”

In addition to the five individuals being in his car, authorities also said there was a prescription under Gaulden’s name with an incorrect birthday, as well as prescription bottles in his possession that turned out to be fraudulent.

Gaulden initially faced 46 state charges, but most were dismissed as part of the plea bargain, KSL reported.

Per ABC 4, the Louisiana rapper’s move to Utah was done to “keep YoungBoy out of trouble” after he was allegedly involved in a 2019 Miami shooting.

“I’ve seen so many times where you have young men and women who have a lot of talent and potential. They can be robbed of that potential when they start to really struggle with their addictions,” Walsh told Gaulden on Monday. “I don’t want that for you.”

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“I’m sure that in your future, once you’re done with your federal prison time, you can be really successful on federal probation and have a really bright future where you can reach your full potential in every aspect of your life. Best of luck to you, Mr. Gaulden,” he added.

Gaulden's attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.