Overview

• He was arrested on August 3 during a traffic stop for tinted windows in West Hollywood after officers discovered a firearm in the vehicle
• Both Soulja Boy and the driver denied ownership of the gun and prosecutors formally dropped the case on August 5 for lack of evidence
• His release before 2 p.m. PT highlighted the role of prosecutorial discretion and the burden of proof in felony weapons cases
• Soulja Boy faces a $4.25 million jury verdict in an April sexual battery lawsuit brought by a former assistant and has signaled plans to appeal
• He celebrated his freedom with a “First day out” Instagram story as he refocuses on covering the civil judgment and ongoing legal challenges