In a surprising turn of events, the distinctive Louisiana accent of rapper NBA Youngboy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, has been credited with helping law enforcement officials in Utah crack a major drug case. Gaulden was arrested earlier this week by Utah law officers, who accused him of heading a large-scale prescription fraud drug ring.

The Baton Rouge rapper was taken into custody on Tuesday on a staggering 63 counts, including identity fraud, forgery, and illegally obtaining or attempting to obtain prescription drugs. The investigation revealed that Gaulden had impersonated a real doctor in order to fraudulently obtain a cough suppressant containing codeine.

Officer Tyson Nielsen, who filed an affidavit with the Cache County court in Utah, explained that Gaulden's Louisiana accent played a crucial role in breaking the case. "All of the documented incidents show a clear and distinct pattern regarding the names and birthdates, in addition to being prescribed by the same doctor who confirmed they were fraudulent," Nielsen stated.

U.S. Attorney Ronald Gathe referred to the affidavit on Thursday when requesting U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick to revoke Gaulden's house arrest order, which had been imposed as he awaited trial on weapons charges. Gaulden is facing charges of illegal gun possession as a convicted felon and possessing an unregistered firearm. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

James Manasseh, Gaulden's lawyer, confirmed that the rapper remained in jail in Utah on Thursday without bail being set. Should Gaulden opt to post bail, he would be immediately re-arrested and transported back to Baton Rouge, according to Manasseh.

Notably, Gaulden has a history of legal troubles. In 2016, he was convicted of aggravated assault following a shooting incident and was initially charged with attempted first-degree murder. However, in 2017, he accepted a reduced charge. Additionally, Gaulden was arrested in 2018 for domestic violence and ultimately pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery.

According to Utah detectives, the investigation into the prescription drug fraud started in September when a pharmacy in Provo received a suspicious prescription order under the name "Bethel White." Pharmacists became suspicious when they noticed the provided phone number did not match the actual physician's office listed on the order. After contacting the doctor, they discovered that he did not have a patient named Bethel White and that similar incidents had occurred throughout the day.

Over the following months, multiple fraudulent prescriptions were submitted to various pharmacies in the area, prompting a thorough investigation by the sheriff's office. Investigators were able to connect Gaulden to the drug ring, and one key factor in identifying him was his distinctive use of the word "axe" instead of "ask" while assuming different identities.

The affidavit noted an instance where Gaulden, using the alias "Gwendolyn Cox," pronounced the last name as "W-H-I-T-E" and stated that she had "axed" to be sent over to the detective. The detective recognized the fake voice used during the conversation. In another conversation with Gaulden, the detective once again noticed the rapper's unique use of "axed" instead of "asked."

Officer Nielsen concurred with the observation and explained, "Based on my training and experience and having lived in the Southern United States, using the term 'Axe' in place of ask is a common southern dialect." This observation was consistent with Gaulden's roots in Louisiana and his time spent in Texas.

Furthermore, detectives discovered that a vehicle featured in one of Gaulden's music videos, a Tahoe, was also seen at one of the pharmacies involved in the investigation. Gaulden admitted his association with individuals who frequented various pharmacies to pick up drugs. The affidavit also revealed that one of the prescriptions found in Gaulden's real name was intended for a 71-year-old individual, even though the rapper himself is only 24.

In addition to the drug-related charges, authorities discovered a firearm at Gaulden's residence. Gaulden claimed that the weapon belonged to his wife but admitted that his DNA might be present since he had recently moved it from an open area to a drawer. During the search, Gaulden's electronic devices were also confiscated, but he refused to disclose any passcodes, challenging authorities to "take it and break it."

As the investigation progresses, NBA Youngboy finds himself facing a multitude of serious charges in both drug-related and weapon-related cases. His fate now lies in the hands of the justice system as legal proceedings continue in Utah and Louisiana.