Soulja Boy's Controversial Night: Low-Energy Performance and Subsequent Firearm Arrest

Rapper Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was detained early Sunday morning in Los Angeles on charges of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The arrest followed a traffic stop during which officers discovered a gun inside his vehicle. The singer was taken into custody at approximately 2:30 AM at the LAPD Wilshire Division after being pulled over. Earlier that evening, Way hosted a birthday celebration at Poppy nightclub in West Hollywood, which he promoted extensively on social media. He invited fans to join his event with a post reading, "Who sliding with me?" Additionally, he shared a video flashing jewelry and claiming, "I don't need no security," about 15 hours prior to his arrest. Attendees of the event noted a noticeable shift in Way's performance. An eyewitness told The Mirror US that his act appeared unusually subdued, with less enthusiasm and a lack of singing from his usual repertoire. This was a stark contrast to his previous live shows, suggesting his performance that night was uncharacteristically off. The celebration marked Way's 35th birthday. His recent legal history includes a 2024 verdict requiring him to pay over $4 million to a former assistant who a...