Cyndi Lauper’s Son Avoids Prison for Gun Charges but Shows off His $10,000 Jacket in Court
Cyndi Lauper’s Son Avoids Prison for Gun Charges but Shows off His $10,000 Jacket in Court
Megan JohnsonFri, March 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM UTC
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Declyn "Dex" Lauper, the son of legendary '80s pop star Cyndi Lauper, will not serve any prison time related to a 2024 gun charge.
Lauper, 72, rose to stardom in the '80s as an MTV staple with hit songs like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," "Time After Time," and "She Bop." With a slew of awards under her belt, the beloved star continues to perform to this day. But for her son, Dex, 29, things have gotten a bit more complicated as he appeared in court on Friday to face charges of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
During his court appearance, Dex wore a $10,000 Louis Vuitton jacket, the publication continued. In a video, Lauper stated his luxury wear cost “10 Gs” as he passed through metal detectors, the New York Post reported.
Lucky for Dex, the aspiring musician received one year of interim probation for the bust, which came when cops found a gun on him after a friend was shot in the leg in Upper Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024.
If convicted, Lauper would face up to seven years in prison on the firearms charge. However, his plea deal requires him to receive substance abuse treatment and remain arrest-free for one year.
What Happened When Dex Lauper Got Arrested?
When Lauper was initially arrested on gun possession charges back in 2024, he attempted to use his mother's celebrity to get out of trouble, a previous New York Post article stated.
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“I grew up, my mom is Cyndi Lauper, Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Lauper allegedly told a detective, the Post shared.
Photo by Bruce Glikas on Getty Images (Photo by Bruce Glikas on Getty Images)Was Cyndi Lauper's Mother in Her Music Video?
When it comes to parenting, eagle-eyed fans may remember that Lauper's own mother, Catrine, appeared in one of her most legendary music videos, 1983's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."
When her mother passed away at age 91 in 2002, Lauper honored her in a touching Instagram post.
"My beautiful Mom has passed," Lauper wrote. "She rocked and wrestled with us and was in a lot of my videos. It was an honor to work with her. I feel so lucky that I got to play with my mom throughout my life, both as a girl and as a woman. She may have left this world, but not without leaving her mark," concluded the note. "Thank you, Mom. I love you."
For a fun '80s flashback, check out the video below, and catch a look at Lauper's sweet mom joining in on the fun.
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