Bobb’e J. Thompson, known for playing Stanley on Disney Channel’s That’s So Raven, has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars for possession of a stolen firearm.
Thompson, 30, is set to serve 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in April, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Iowa announced on Wednesday, September 16.
“Evidence in the case revealed that on September 22, 2025, law enforcement observed a vehicle, being driven by Thompson, driving 104 mph, in a 70-mph zone in Cerro Gordo County,” read a press release.
“Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop and as the officer was exiting his vehicle, he observed Thompson and the passenger switching seats,” the announcement continued. “The odor of marijuana was also emitting from the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, officers located a backpack belonging to Thompson that contained multiple bags of dispensary-bought marijuana, a .40 caliber handgun that was fully loaded with a 15-round magazine and a round in the chamber. The firearm had been reported stolen from a vehicle in Kansas City, Missouri.”
Following his 30-month sentence, Thompson must serve a three-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system. He is being held in the United States Marshal’s custody until he can be transported to a federal prison, according to the press release.
Thompson has a criminal history, including a 2020 conviction for battery with serious bodily injury and a 2020 conviction for assault with force (possibly resulting in great bodily injury). He was previously convicted of prohibited possession of a firearm in 2022.
Thompson appeared on That’s So Raven as a child from 2004 to 2006. He is also known for his roles in MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, 30 Rock, Role Models and Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.
Most recently, he appeared in the film The Funny Thing About Love this year and the 2021 films Miracles Across 125th Street and A Rich Christmas.
In addition to his acting career, Thompson is a rapper who has been performing since childhood. At 5 years old, he performed Bow Wow‘s song “Bow Wow (That’s My Name)” on Showtime at the Apollo, hosted by Steve Harvey. Footage of his performance has more than 3 million views on YouTube.
Thompson also appeared as himself in Janet Jackson’s music video for 2004’s “I Want You.”
Thompson took to Instagram to celebrate his 29th birthday in March 2025.
“Life don’t come wit a bow , but it’s still a gift tho,” he wrote. “Thankful for 29 years of life , thankful for my village … a n**** Jst thankful fr 🙏🏾 s/o to everybody tht helped make my bday memorable on such short notice .. I wholeheartedly appreciate yall 🤞🏾🖤.”
