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Trump Pardons NBA YoungBoy, Overturning Felon Weapons Conviction

Facilitated by Pardon Czar Alice Marie Johnson, the clemency follows his release from prison earlier this year.

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FILE - Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland leaves federal appeals court in New York on March 16, 2016. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Kentrell Gaulden, also known as NBA YoungBoy, arrives for a hearing in 1st District Court, on May 9, 2024, in Logan, Utah.
A fan takes a photo with Savannah Chrisley, daughter of reality television star Todd Chrisley, after she spoke outside the Federal Prison Camp, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Pensacola, Fla. (AP Photo/Dan Anderson)

Overview

  • President Trump issued a full pardon to NBA YoungBoy on May 28, clearing the rapper’s conviction for possessing firearms as a felon.
  • The Baton Rouge artist had been released from prison in early 2025 after serving time on gun-related charges.
  • YoungBoy expressed gratitude to President Trump and credited Alice Marie Johnson and attorney Brittany K. Barnett for their roles in securing his pardon.
  • He was one of nine individuals granted clemency in this round, alongside former GOP Rep. Michael Grimm and reality personalities Todd and Julie Chrisley.
  • The pardon restores his civil rights and paves the way for NBA YoungBoy to resume his music career.