Yaya Mayweather Stabbing Case – What Happened in the 2020 Assault and How the Criminal Case Was Resolved

The Iyanna “Yaya” Mayweather stabbing case dates back to a 2020 altercation at a residence in the Cypress area of Harris County, Texas, involving Lapattra Lashai Jacobs. The case received widespread attention because Mayweather is the daughter of boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. and was romantically involved with rapper NBA YoungBoy at the time.

The criminal proceedings were ultimately resolved through a plea agreement, meaning the case should not be presented as a newly developing criminal prosecution.

What Happened in the 2020 Stabbing

The incident occurred in April 2020 at the Houston-area home of NBA YoungBoy. Mayweather, then 19, became involved in an altercation with Jacobs, who was the mother of one of the rapper’s children.

Mayweather was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Jacobs suffered multiple injuries to her arm and was taken to a hospital, where she required surgery. Mayweather was later released on a $30,000 bond.

The case subsequently moved through the Harris County criminal court system for approximately two years.

Guilty Plea and Deferred Adjudication

In April 2022, Mayweather pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the stabbing. Court documents stated that she admitted causing bodily injury to Jacobs by cutting her with a knife.

The resolution allowed Mayweather to avoid a prison sentence. She was placed on six years of deferred-adjudication probation, with the agreement allowing for conditions including community service and possible restitution. Her attorney also said she could potentially seek early termination after two years if she maintained good behavior.

ABC13 later reported that the deferred-adjudication arrangement meant Mayweather could avoid having an actual felony conviction placed on her record if she successfully completed the required conditions.

Civil Lawsuit

The criminal case was separate from a civil lawsuit filed by Lapattra Jacobs. The civil action sought damages connected to the injuries she said she suffered, including medical expenses, physical pain and other alleged consequences of the incident.

Reports about the criminal prosecution and any separate civil proceedings should therefore be distinguished, as they involved different legal processes.

Where the Case Stands

The major criminal proceedings stemming from the 2020 stabbing were resolved through the plea and deferred-adjudication agreement. Mayweather’s case should consequently not be described as a new stabbing prosecution unless there is a later, independently verified court development.

The incident continues to attract public attention because of Mayweather’s connection to Floyd Mayweather Jr. and NBA YoungBoy, but the documented criminal case dates back to 2020 and was resolved through the Harris County court process in 2022.

Any claims involving a new criminal proceeding, settlement figure, probation violation or additional legal penalties should be verified against current court records before being presented as fact.