TDE Rapper Jay Rock Arrested For Firearm Possession

GRAMMY award-winning rapper Jay Rock was arrested Thursday night (Mar. 13) in Los Angeles.

As reported by ABC affiliate KABC, the TDE signee (legal name Johnny Reed McKinzie) was arrested for possession of a firearm in the 13000 block of E. 115th Street in Watts.

The rapper was initially stopped for trespassing at the Nickerson Gardens apartment complex. According to the LAPD, Jay tried to flee his vehicle when officers did not disclose the reason for his detainment.

Officers also said a firearm was left behind in the vehicle. As a result, the “King’s Dead” rapper was booked on suspicion of felony weapons violation.

Jay Rock has yet to address the charge.

This is a developing story.