EBK JaayBo’s comeback story just hit another roadblock.
The Stockton, California rapper, whose real name is Jaymani Aareon Gorman, was arrested in Arkansas on May 18, 2025, facing serious charges only days after being named a special guest on NBA YoungBoy’s “MASA Tour.” This latest legal trouble follows his release on bond on March 19, 2025, after a March 6 arrest in Stockton for drug and ammunition charges. With his music career gaining traction, these new charges threaten to derail his plans to join NBA YoungBoy on stage.
The “MASA Tour,” announced in mid-May 2025, marks NBA YoungBoy’s first headlining tour, set to begin on September 2, 2025, in Dallas and conclude on October 19, 2025, in New Orleans. EBK JaayBo, alongside DeeBaby and K3, was revealed as a special guest, sparking excitement among fans eager to see the 21-year-old rapper perform. The tour’s buzz is amplified by NBA YoungBoy’s return after a five-year stage hiatus and his release from federal prison in March 2025, making JaayBo’s inclusion a major draw.
However, JaayBo’s moment in the spotlight was cut short by his arrest in Arkansas. According to booking records, Jaymani Aareon Gorman, Inmate ID 2025050134, was taken into custody by the Arkansas State Police on May 18, 2025, at 4:15 PM. The 6’1”, 225-pound rapper faces multiple charges, including two counts of possession of a controlled substance, criminal use of a prohibited weapon, theft by receiving, and a charge with no local hold. These charges add to an already complicated legal history, raising concerns about his ability to perform on the tour.
This isn’t JaayBo’s first brush with the law in 2025. On March 6, he was arrested in Stockton for possession of ammunition, a controlled substance, driving without a license, and violating probation after police pulled him over for failing to stop at a stop sign. He was released on bond by March 19 after court hearings on March 7 and 10. Before that, JaayBo walked free on February 6, 2025, after serving a year in San Joaquin County Jail for illegal gun possession. Despite these setbacks, he’s kept his music career alive, dropping hits like “Boogieman,” which charted on Billboard’s Bubbling Under Hot 100, and his album The Reaper while incarcerated in 2024.
JaayBo’s latest single, “Long Live My Brother,” released after his March 19 bond, has over 625,000 YouTube views, showing his fanbase’s loyalty. His raw, emotional lyrics about pain and survival resonate deeply, but his legal troubles keep casting a shadow. The Arkansas charges, detailed in his booking as possession of controlled substances and criminal use of a prohibited weapon, among others, suggest a pattern of issues that could complicate his rehabilitation efforts.
Fans are buzzing on social media about JaayBo’s arrest, with some worried he might miss the “MASA Tour” and others speculating about rivalries, like his rumored beef with Mozzy, adding drama to the tour’s storyline. The tour itself is a hot ticket, with presale tickets starting May 18, 2025, and general sales opening May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time. Prices start around $121, and VIP packages are fueling excitement.
