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YoungThreat Charged With Murder, Held Without Bail Ahead of Jan. 22 Hearing

The Los Angeles rapper pleaded not guilty to counts tied to an alleged October shooting.

Overview

  • Court records show Deonta Simuel, known as YoungThreat, was arrested on Dec. 16 in connection with an incident reported around Oct. 14.
  • Prosecutors filed counts of murder and attempted murder, plus charges for shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle and possession of a firearm by a felon.
  • The case includes prior serious or violent felony enhancements that could increase potential penalties if he is convicted.
  • Available court information indicates he is being held without bail, countering earlier reports that cited a $4 million bond based on documents shared by No Jumper.
  • Public details about the alleged incident remain limited as media attention grew after leaked filings, with interest heightened by his feature on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX and subsequent releases.