"Man's a voodoo priest" — Internet reacts to NBA YoungBoy’s brother carrying 3 pythons while reportedly being arrested

A bizarre incident involving NBA YoungBoy’s brother has sparked a wave of online reactions after reports surfaced that he was arrested while carrying three pythons. On December 29, 2024, reports surfaced online claiming that NBA Ken was arrested in Texas for unlawful possession of a firearm. In addition to the firearm, NBA Ken was reportedly found to have three pythons in the backseat of the vehicle at the time of his arrest.

As a result, many have reacted to the incident, with some suggesting that the scene looked like something out of a voodoo ritual. Meanwhile, others questioned the circumstances surrounding the reported arrest.

"Godammit 😂😂 man's a voodoo priest," one commented.

As stated in a 2004 article by National Geographic, voodoo rituals encompass religious and spiritual practices linked to Voodoo. This syncretic religion originated in West Africa, particularly among the Yoruba people. It was introduced to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade.

These rituals often involve offerings to the lwa (spirits) and ancestors, which may include fruits, liquor, and ritual sacrifices of animals.

Some people on X have claimed that individuals involved in such activities are engaging with demonic forces, only to question later the inexplicable events occurring in their lives.

"These dudes be playing with demon spirits & wonder why it’s so much darkness in their lives," a netizen commented.

"What is bro doing with three pythons and a gun," another commented.

"This family won’t leave crime alone smh," one more on X.

Furthermore, some users on X expressed confusion and questioned whether NBA YoungBoy’s brother might be possessed. Others suggested it may be fair to say that all the brothers are rebellious.

"S**t. Bro is possessed or what? Driving around with 2-3 pythons is actually insane and extraordinary to me," a netizen on X wrote.

"F**k this n***a doing with 3 pythons?? He a voodoo doctor or something?" one more on X.

"So it’s safe to say all the siblings are savages and ruthless," one more commented.

As of now, neither NBA YoungBoy nor any of his family members have publicly commented on the reports regarding NBA Ken's arrest for unlawfully carrying a firearm.

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Three Pythons found in NBA YoungBoy’s brother’s car during the reported arrest

YoungBoy (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

On Sunday, December 29, 2024, NBA YoungBoy’s brother, NBA Ken, was reportedly arrested by Texas police following a routine traffic stop. As per 106.5 NRG Radio Uganda, the police found three pythons and an unlicensed firearm in his vehicle's backseat.

According to NRG Radio UG, the stop was part of a regular check, but the situation escalated when law enforcement officers found the firearm during the routine violation.

NBA Ken was charged with carrying an unlicensed firearm. Further details regarding his charges and the disposition of the pythons have not yet been disclosed.

As reported by Famous Birthdays, NBA Ken, born on September 10, 2003, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the younger brother of NBA YoungBoy. He gained popularity on Instagram under the handle _nba.ken.

NBA YoungBoy, whose full name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was born four years earlier on October 20, 1999, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This is not the first time a member of the Gaulden family has faced legal troubles. In March 2021, NBA YoungBoy was arrested after being found with two firearms during a September 2020 incident in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Additionally, in April 2024, NBA YoungBoy was booked on several charges, including possession of a controlled substance and possession of a dangerous weapon.

The rapper is awaiting trial for federal gun charges, which was paused in March pending the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Second Amendment rights this spring. He is currently serving house arrest in Utah, monitored by a security firm staffed by military veterans, with no bail granted, according to WDBJ7.