Who is Hotboii? Details explored as Florida rapper arrested for possessing gun on school property

Florida rapper Hotboii, born Javarri Latre Walker, is back in the headlines, and not for dropping a new heat track. Early on July 9, Miami-Dade police responded to reports of suspicious activity outside Doral International Academy of Math and Science. Moments later, surveillance footage showed Hotboii scaling a fence, tossing a backpack over it…and that’s when things got real. Inside? A black Glock 45 9 mm handgun.

Now, the 25‑year‑old artist is facing serious allegations tied to guns, arrest, and daring trespass on school grounds. While the episode sounds like something out of a crime thriller, it's unfortunately not his first legal rodeo.

Who is Hotboii and what charges is he facing right now

Hotboii is no rookie in the rap world, or in court. Hailing from Orlando, Florida, he rose to fame with 2020’s “Don’t Need Time”, a track that later went platinum and featured Lil Baby. Signed to Geffen and Interscope, he’s released three studio albums, built a following on Instagram and YouTube, and survived a troubled past that’s woven heavily into his music.

But his legal record runs deep. As early as 2021, Hotboii pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a RICO case, part of a broader Orange County gang violence probe, resulting in probation after two years behind bars. Released in September 2024, he was on probation when this incident went down.

Fast-forward to July 9 in Doral, Florida: police got a late-night tip about two men running across school property. Body-cam and surveillance footage reportedly captured Hotboii scaling a fence, dropping a backpack over another wall, and inside that bag was a Glock 45 9 mm automatic handgun. Authorities also believe he’s a convicted felon, making it illegal under Florida law to possess both a gun and ammunition. He’s since been booked on at least three counts: Possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, trespassing on school property.

That’s a dangerous mix: gun charges alone carry stiff penalties, and when you add the school trespass to the mix, plus the fact that he was on probation, it complicates his legal outlook. If convicted, he could face significant prison time, heavy fines, and extended probation.

As a rapper, Hotboii’s brand has been built around raw, street‑born storytelling. But this brush with the law could slam the brakes on touring, music releases, and his ability to promote work. Even stylistically, a spate of high-profile legal battles can overshadow the art, pigeonholing him as “that rapper who keeps getting locked up,” rather than for the records themselves.

The incident, his career and what’s next

The early-morning bust began with a Doral International Academy tip at around 3:40 a.m. on July 9. Police spotted Hotboii hopping a fence, presumably on his own, and dropping a bag over another, where the firearm was discovered inside. His probation status and felon past apparently did him no favors. It’s a stark reminder that once you’re on probation, even a small misstep, like trespassing, can spiral into major trouble.

Career-wise, he’s at a crossroads. With three albums and a major-label backing, the narrative around him could shift from “up-and-coming talent” to “repeat offender.” Unless his team spins it wisely, he risks losing sponsorships, touring opportunities, and credibility. His next moves, whether leaning into jail‑cell authenticity or pivoting to a fresh image, will define his next chapter.

Hotboii’s latest run-in transforms from a bold, nocturnal act into a headline about felonious firearm possession and school trespass. A name once synonymous with gritty anthems is now tied to gun charges in Florida. Whether his career rebounds or unravels depends on the court’s next steps, and how he chooses to respond behind the mic.