Recent Activity and Social Media Presence
Prior to his arrest, Soulja Boy had been actively engaging with fans through social media over the weekend. His Instagram Story featured multiple videos showing him at various Los Angeles locations, including clips outside his SODMG store, inside a recording studio, and celebrating his birthday at Poppy nightclub. This social media activity provides a timeline of his whereabouts leading up to the arrest.
Legal Reform Context
The timing of this arrest comes as the federal government under the Trump administration has been exploring pathways to restore gun rights for certain individuals with past felony convictions. USA Herald previously reported on the Department of Justice’s proposed rule changes that would offer a pathway for some felons to regain firearms ownership rights.
However, these potential reforms would likely apply to specific categories of offenses and individuals who meet strict criteria. Given Soulja Boy’s history of weapons-related convictions and recent civil judgments involving allegations of violence, he would face significant challenges in qualifying for any such restoration of rights.
