NBA YoungBoy’s brother Kendell Gaulden is sitting in a Houston jail after authorities say a tense argument over a car spiraled into a violent confrontation that left a woman pistol-whipped and Baton Rouge rapper Dedrick “Lil Dump” Wright allegedly staring down the barrel of a gun. Court filings show Gaulden was booked into the Harris County Jail on April 20 and is being held on a $500,000 bond.
According to The Advocate, newly filed Harris County court records list aggravated assault charges tied to an April 17 incident. The filings say Gaulden is in custody pending further proceedings and identify the woman involved as “Mrs. Jones,” noting that the dispute escalated after an argument over a car.
An affidavit described in Complex lays out the allegations in more detail. Investigators say Gaulden pistol-whipped the woman, named in that outlet’s reporting as Alliyah Jones, then pointed a semi-automatic pistol at Wright and pulled the trigger during a struggle. The gun did not fire because the magazine had fallen from the weapon, according to the affidavit. Complex also reports that investigators included social media photos and video in the case filing.
AllHipHop reports that Gaulden is being held on a $500,000 bond and that his Texas court record since 2021 includes charges for evading arrest, unlawful carrying of weapons and a 2025 indictment alleging threats and property damage. According to HotNewHipHop, he was awaiting a May 14 bond hearing in Harris County.
Friends Turned Foes in Houston
Court filings and social media posts circulating online reportedly show Gaulden and Wright had spent time together before the April confrontation, which complicates any narrative that this was a random clash and instead points to trouble brewing within a circle of connected artists. Complex notes that Wright has worked with YoungBoy on recent music, including the 2024 track “Bling.”
What Gaulden Is Up Against
Gaulden is charged with aggravated assault in Harris County. Under Texas Penal Code Section 22.02, aggravated assault is generally a felony, most often a second-degree offense that can carry a sentence of two to 20 years in prison, although the penalties can be increased in certain circumstances. The case remains pending in Harris County courts as prosecutors and defense attorneys prepare for the next round of hearings. For the statute, see Texas Penal Code Chapter 22.
