Le’Andria Johnson, the well-known US gospel singer, was arrested for public drunkenness in Greenville County, South Carolina on December 16, 2024.

The arrest, which occurred around 3:37 p.m., adds another troubling chapter to Johnson’s ongoing battle with alcoholism. According to inmate records, the 41-year-old singer, who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 192 pounds, was booked into the Greenville County Detention Center and remains held without bail.

This incident is part of Johnson’s well-documented history of struggles with alcohol. She had previously been arrested and spent 30 days in jail after violating probation on a public intoxication charge. Johnson has long been transparent about her issues, sharing her personal experiences at various public events.

One notable event was during a Family and Friends Day event at the Holy Ghost Headquarters Revival Center, where she recounted a previous arrest for public intoxication after being stopped on the way back from a bar.

Johnson’s recent arrest has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some fans have expressed their condolences and acknowledged her ongoing battle with addiction, while others argue that she should face the same scrutiny as anyone else in a similar situation.

Born on January 23, 1983, in Palatka, Florida, Johnson rose to fame after winning the third season of BET’s Sunday Best. Her debut album, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Gospel Albums chart and she later released two successful follow-up albums.

With an estimated net worth of $9 million, Johnson is also a mother of three and speaks openly about her struggles in both her career and personal life.