Los Angeles rapper Soulja Boy faces mounting $4.2 million judgment
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Rapper DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as Soulja Boy, now owes approximately $4.2 million to an ex-girlfriend after largely failing to pay a civil judgment stemming from abuse-related claims, according to court documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. A civil jury previously found him liable for sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and related allegations brought by his former personal assistant, who later entered a two-year romantic relationship with him and filed suit under the pseudonym Jane Doe. The judgment is accruing interest at roughly $1,165 per day, and the plaintiff’s attorneys are seeking to sell Way’s music residuals and royalties to satisfy the debt.
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Timeline
- 2007 Soulja Boy breaks out with 'Crank That'
- Later years Assistant begins working for Way
- Subsequent period Couple enters two-year relationship
- Following relationship Plaintiff files civil lawsuit
- After full trial Jury awards nearly $4 million
- Since verdict Judgment remains largely unpaid
- Recent filings Debt grows to about $4.2 million
- July 1, 2026 Lawyers move to sell music residuals
Why it matters
This case highlights the importance of holding celebrities accountable for their actions. It also shows how legal judgments can impact an artist's career and finances. If you're a Soulja Boy fan, his music royalties might be sold to pay this debt.
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