May 2, 2024 #1 Local News, Forum, Information and Event Source for Venice Beach, California.

West LA Resident and Rapper Soulja Boy Found Liable in Kidnapping

Rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, 32, has been found liable by a Santa Monica Superior Court jury on April 21 for an alleged incident that occurred at his Malibu home in 2019.

Rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, 32, has been found liable by a Santa Monica Superior Court jury on April 21 for an alleged incident that occurred at his Malibu home on Feb. 1 2019. 

Kayla Myers claimed she was held against her will and assaulted by the rapper and his assistant after being kicked out of a party at his home. The argument with the assistant was broken up by Soulja Boy, who allegedly punched and kicked her. 

Myers also claimed to have been pistol-whipped and tied to a chair in the garage with an extension cord or duct tape, where she was held for over six hours. The original complaint read that the rapper held a gun to Myers’ head and told her she would not make it home.

The rapper denied the allegations and claimed that the damage inflicted to Myers was done by his manager. He also claimed that Myers was the aggressor on the night of the incident. The jury awarded $1,800 of the damages due to “mental health expenses” and $234,100 towards “physical and mental pain and suffering.”

Soulja Boy has not yet commented on the verdict that was recently announced. The rapper rose to fame in 2007 with the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy).”

in News
Related Posts

Cirque du Soleil Is Returning to the Santa Monica Pier

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

This Marks Cirque du Soleil’s First Big Top Show In Santa Monica Since 2014 The renowned Cirque du Soleil production,...

Artisan Soft Serve Chain “Turn Dough” is Opening a New Westside Location

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Other Locations Are Set up on Venice Beach’s Ocean Front Walk and the Hollywood Walk of Fame By Zach Armstrong Artisan...

“Days Like These” Art Exhibition Coming to Bruce Lurie Gallery

May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024

Featured Artists Hail From the Florida Panhandle and Cleveland, Ohio “Days Like These,” an exhibition showcasing the latest paintings from...

Here’s Where Venice Area High Schools Rank Across L.A. and California

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

A New Report Ranked High Schools According to Their Graduation Rates; Performance on Math, Reading and Science Assessments; And Participation...

Venice Library Book Sale to Offer $1 Books

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

Members of the Friends of Venice Library Will Enjoy Exclusive Early Access Book enthusiasts and bargain hunters alike are in...

Two Suspects Arrested After Series of Burglaries at Gas Station Pumps

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

Several Hundred Dollars in Cash and Most of the Stolen Property Were Recovered Two individuals have been apprehended and charged...

(Video) SMC to Be the First Community College With a “Microforest”

April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024

State Sen. Ben Allen Attended the Unveiling as a Guest Speaker @yovenicenews SMC is leading the way in sustainability #santamonica...

Venice Lifeguard Station Is Now a Historic Monument. Here’s What That Means for the Iconic Structure

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

The Station Qualified for the Classification by Adding to l.a.’s Cultural History and Embodying Distinct Traits of a Certain Construction...

49th Annual Marina Del Rey Halibut Derby to Include New Side Jackpots

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Divisions Include Awards for the Heaviest Halibut, Overall Heaviest Fish, White Seabass, and More Marina Del Rey Anglers and CCA...

New Via De La Paz Property Hits Market at $8.9M

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

Descend to the Basement to Uncover a State-of-the-Art Theater, Expansive Entertainment Area, Private Guest Suite Located at 600 Vía De La...

(Video) A Moment of Tension Between the Two Groups at the UCLA Protests on Sunday

April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

While there was some yelling, it did not come to blows. @yovenicenews A Moment of Tension Between the Two Groups...

Peace Prevails Amidst UCLA Protests, Counterprotest, and Palestine Encampment

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

Scuffles Reported, But No Serious Injuries Amidst UCLA Demonstrations By Dolores Quintana The third day of protests and the Palestine...

(Video) Grunions Make Annual Mating Ritual Run at Venice Beach

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

The Silvery Fish Leave The Ocean and Spawn on the Beach @yovenicenews The latest grunion run was witnessed by a...

(Video) City Officials Break Ground for “Berkeley Station” Affordable Housing Project

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

The All-Electric Building Will Offer 13 Units @yovenicenews The new “Berkeley Station” development will be all-electric #santamonica #california #fyp #losangeles...

Venice Shorts: New Collection of Illegal Campers Right off Washington Blvd

April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024

Three new campers permanently parked on Strongs Drive overlooking Venice Canals  By Nick Antonicello Where there were two RV’s for...