A rapper’s reckless move in the dead of night has landed him back behind bars. On July 9, 2025, at 3:40 a.m., Hotboii, whose real name is Javarri Latre Walker, was arrested at the Doral International Academy of Math and Science in Doral, Florida, after police caught him climbing a school fence with a gun in tow. The 25-year-old, already on probation as a convicted felon, now faces serious charges that could jeopardize his rising music career.
Police were called to the scene after reports of two suspicious males sprinting across the school’s parking lot. Surveillance footage revealed Hotboii scaling a fence on the south side of the property and tossing a black Carhartt bag over another fence into a nearby community. When officers retrieved the bag, they found a black Glock 45 9mm firearm inside. This led to his arrest on charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and trespassing on school grounds. He was released later that day after posting a $2,500 bond.
Hotboii’s legal troubles are nothing new. He has faced at least five arrests over the past seven years, most notably a RICO charge in July 2021 linked to alleged gang activity in Orlando’s Pine Hills neighborhood. He served three years in prison for that case, which was dismissed in September 2024 after his attorney argued that the “438” reference was a social media hashtag, not a gang.
Hotboii also faced arrests in 2018 and 2020 for gun possession, drug charges, and resisting an officer, plus a brief detention in February 2025 for reasons not disclosed. His probation from the RICO case makes this latest incident particularly risky, as it could lead to harsher penalties.
The fact that this happened at a school at 3:40 a.m. has left many wondering what Hotboii was up to. No clear motive has been shared, but the incident has sparked chatter on social media, with fans posting his mugshot and expressing frustration over his repeated legal issues. Known for hits like “9/11 (First Day Out),” which racked up 1.2 million views, Hotboii had been hyping a new album for 2025. This arrest, however, could throw a wrench in those plans.
What’s next for Hotboii? With his freedom on the line and a court date looming, the rapper’s choices are under scrutiny. Fans are left hoping he can bounce back, but this latest misstep might be his toughest challenge yet.
