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Grammy Award-winning rapper Jay Rock arrested in Los Angeles

Jay Rock, born Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr., was arrested in Los Angeles for possession of a firearm on March 13.
The LAPD originally stopped McKinzie for trespassing and drinking in public, but he attempted to flee, leading to his detention and the subsequent firearm discovery.
He was booked on suspicion of a felony weapons violation, but as of March 14, it was unclear if he had posted bond.
Jay Rock is known for his solo albums and won a Grammy in 2019 for Best Rap Performance for 'King's Dead.

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Los Angeles Times

Rapper Jay Rock arrested in L.A. on suspicion of illegal firearm possession

Rapper Jay Rock was arrested Thursday evening near the Watts public housing complex where he grew up and booked on suspicion of illegal firearm possession, authorities said.

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Daily Caller

Video Shows Rapper Jay Rock Getting Arrested For Alleged Felony Gun Possession

Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested Grammy award-winning rapper Jay Rock just before 5:30 pm Thursday in Watts.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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RollingStone

Jay Rock Arrested for Firearms Possession in Los Angeles

Police claim they found a gun in the TDE rapper's car after they allegedly caught him trespassing at a public housing complex in Watts

3 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News One

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Rapper Jay Rock Arrested In Los Angeles For Felony Gun Posession

Source: Christopher Polk / Getty The last 12 months have been a banner year of creativity for indie rap juggernaut Top Dawg Entertainment, but this week, one of its most respected artists has a new set of legal troubles. According to a report by NBCLA, the LAPD confirmed that the rapper Jay Rock was arrested for possession of a firearm on Thursday night. Reports differ regarding the conditions for Jay Rock’s (real name Johnny Reed McKinzie) init…

3 days ago

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Vibe

TDE Rapper Jay Rock Arrested In Los Angeles

Reports have confirmed that Jay Rock, TDE rapper and Grammy winner, has been arrested in Los Angeles.

3 days ago

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Uproxx

Jay Rock Was Arrested In Watts For Gun Possession And Trespassing

Getty Image TDE rapper Jay Rock was arrested in his hometown, Watts, Los Angeles, on Thursday evening by LAPD officers and charged with gun possession, according to local news. The report says Jay (whose real name is Johnny Reed McKinzie) was arrested for trespassing and drinking in public after running from officers. When they checked the vehicle he fled from, they found a firearm. Jay Rock hasn’t released an album since 2018’s Redemption, but …

3 days ago

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