Kendell Gaulden, the younger brother of rapper NBA YoungBoy, is currently being held in Harris County Jail in Houston after being charged in connection with a violent altercation that allegedly involved a firearm.
According to court records and local reports, the April 17 incident involved Baton Rouge rapper Lil Dump, whose real name is Dedrick Wright, and Wright’s girlfriend. Investigators allege Gaulden struck the woman with a semi-automatic handgun during the confrontation.
Authorities further claim that when Wright attempted to intervene, Gaulden pointed the weapon toward him and attempted to fire. However, police say the firearm did not discharge because the magazine had reportedly fallen from the weapon during the struggle.
Gaulden now faces serious charges tied to the incident and is being held on a $500,000 bond while the case proceeds through court.
The situation has drawn additional attention due to the history between Gaulden and Wright. Social media posts previously showed the two connected within Baton Rouge’s rap scene, and NBA YoungBoy had reportedly collaborated musically with Wright in the past.
Court documents also reveal this is not Gaulden’s first legal issue in Texas. Since 2021, he has faced multiple charges, including allegations involving unlawful weapon possession and evading arrest.
In a separate ongoing case from last year, Gaulden was previously indicted on allegations tied to threats against a woman, unlawful entry into a residence, and the fatal shooting of a dog. That case remains active while the newest charges move forward.
The latest arrest arrives during an already tense period in Baton Rouge’s hip-hop community following the recent killing of Cleezy5, also known as West Clark, a prominent figure connected to Fredo Bang and TBG Records.
Authorities have not directly connected the incidents, but Baton Rouge police have acknowledged they are monitoring ongoing tensions involving rival groups connected to the local rap scene.
The rivalry between TBG and NBA YoungBoy’s Never Broke Again collective has been widely discussed for years, dating back to earlier violent incidents in Baton Rouge.
Kendell Gaulden remains in custody as both his current aggravated assault case and prior legal matters continue through the court system.
