US EditionGrammy 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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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…
The Source |Jay Rock Arrested in LA on Firearm Charges Following Trespassing Incident
Well, that just happened. Grammy-winning rapper Jay Rock, born Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr., was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, March 13. According to police records obtained by ABC… The post Jay Rock Arrested in LA on Firearm Charges Following Trespassing Incident appeared first on .
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