Los Angeles rapper Soulja Boy faces mounting $4.2 million judgment
PUBLISHED Jul 2, 2026, 6:08 AM ET
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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.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- 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
News Intelligence
- 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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