Lefty Gunplay Arrested in Missouri on Assault Charge

Lefty Gunplay was booked in Springfield, Missouri on a fourth-degree assault charge after performing in the city the night before.

Rap Recap Live Published Aug 31, 2026 · 2:31 PM
Lefty Gunplay Arrested in Missouri on Assault Charge
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What Happened

Lefty Gunplay was booked in Springfield, Missouri on a fourth-degree assault charge after a Friday-night performance.

Why It Matters

The arrest comes as Lefty’s profile has risen following his appearance on Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off.”

Lefty Gunplay was arrested in Springfield, Missouri on Saturday morning following a performance in the city the night before.

According to jail records reported by TMZ, the rapper — whose real name is Franklin Holladay — was booked by Springfield Police on a fourth-degree assault charge. Details about the alleged incident, including who was involved and what authorities say happened, were not publicly clear in the initial report.

The arrest came less than 12 hours after Lefty performed in Springfield as part of his Did This For Me tour.

Lefty has had increased visibility in hip-hop after appearing on Kendrick Lamar’s “tv off.” RRL will update this story if police, court records or Lefty’s representatives provide additional information.

An arrest or charge is not a finding of guilt.

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Key Takeaways

Lefty Gunplay was booked in Springfield, Missouri on a fourth-degree assault charge after a show; the initial report did not establish the underlying incident or guilt.

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