Roddy Ricch Reportedly Won't Face Charges Following Weapons Arrest at Governor's Ball

Update 06/13/2022 4:34pm:

Previously, Roddy Ricch was arrested ahead of his set at Governor’s Ball. The rapper was arrested on gun charges after he and his security passed through a security checkpoint for the festival. Officers reportedly found a loaded firearm inside a vehicle Roddy and his crew was in, and also found rounds of ammunition. Since then, Roddy was released and took to the stage of Hot 97’s Summer Jam with some words for the cops. 

Reports made it known that the Compton rapper was hit with charges that included “four counts of criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity ammo feeding device, and unlawful possession of that device.” However, it’s been reported that the charges have been dropped, according to a representative for the Queens District Attorney’s Office. 

source: TMZ

Original 06/12/2022 12:10pm:

The YSL RICO case that has found Young Thug, Gunna, and many other affiliates of YSL locked up has sent a ripple effect through the music industry. Many other rappers have been facing an influx of legal troubles, like DDG being arrested on felony gun charges. Other rappers like Yella Beezy were arrested over a previous sexual assault case and held on a $1 million bond. Now, it appears Roddy Ricch has faced some issues resulting in arrest, which came ahead of his Governor’s Ball festival set in New York City. 

The rapper was reportedly stopped at a security checkpoint for Governor’s Ball, which went down in Queens, New York. Officers allegedly found a loaded gun in the vehicle the rapper was taking to the show. Police claim there was nine round of ammunition along with a large-capacity magazine. 

As a result, Roddy and two other people in the vehicle were arrested. The rapper was charged with possessing a large capacity ammo-feeding device, unlawful possession, and four counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Governor’s Ball made a statement addressing Roddy’s arrest, taking to Twitter to say, “Unfortunately, Roddy Ricch is no longer performing today.” Stay tuned for more updates. 

source: TMZ