On September 28, 2020, Gaulden was among 16 people arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on various charges, including distribution and manufacturing of drugs and possession of stolen firearms. His lawyer denied any guilt, stating "There was no indication that he had any guns or drugs on him at the time of the arrest".[55] As news of his arrest surfaced, Gaulden deleted all of his social media, including his Instagram and Twitter accounts.[56]