Rapper 2 Chainz arrested on Eastern Shore, takes photo with troopers

[Jeebus]

Maryland State Police arrested Grammy-nominated rapper 2 Chainz on drug charges following a Thursday traffic stop on his way to perform at a homecoming event at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, according to reports.

The rapper, real name Tauheed Epps, tweeted about the incident and posted a photo of himself standing with two unidentified state troopers. Gregory Shipley, a spokesman for the state police, told The Sun that the incident is under review.

According to WBOC, troopers pulled over a white Ford van at the intersection of Route 50 and Rabbit Hill Road at about 10:20 p.m. Seven people were in the car, but only Epps, was arrested. Police told WBOC that Epps, who hails from Georgia, was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia.

The charges do not currently appear in the state's judiciary case search database; police said Epps was released on a citation.

[Baltimatt]

Never heard of him until this.

[sigmalady]

Never heard of him until this.

Neither have I.

Black said police smelled an odor of burnt marijuana, and conducted a probable cause search where they found a backpack containing a grinder with trace amounts of marijuana.

I bet those troppers has some explaining to do. They probably wanted the picture for their kids.

[yuca]

I'd be surprised if the troopers knew who he was (unless he's on a national wanted list). And I'm wondering just who asked for the picture, he or the police. Since the picture was posted on his Instagram page, I'm going to assume that he's the one who wanted it taken.

And then he has the nerve to say "Locked me up and then Wanted pictures smh".

[The Eternal White Belt]

I knew who he was because there's that commercial he's in where he says something like "when I was growing up in College Park" and I had to go look him up to see if we grew up together. Found out he grew up in College Park, Georgia.

[The Eternal White Belt]

I'd be surprised if the troopers knew who he was (unless he's on a national wanted list). And I'm wondering just who asked for the picture, he or the police. Since the picture was posted on his Instagram page, I'm going to assume that he's the one who wanted it taken.

And then he has the nerve to say "Locked me up and then Wanted pictures smh".

Why? State state troopers don't listen to hip hop?

[bmore_ken]

Why? State state troopers don't listen to hip hop?

You took my question

[Jeebus]

Never heard of him until this.

According to his official biography, he used be known as "Tity Boi" and changed it to be more "family friendly."

You must not have watched the Grammys, he was nominated for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Video, and Album of the Year., and last year he won BET's "Video of the Year" award and was nominated for BET's "Hustler of the Year.

[Eastside Terp]

Never heard of him until this.

likewise .....

[Saticon3]

Doesn't seem like much of a big deal to me, maybe not the best PR move, but hardly anything to really get worked up about.

[dialtone]

Maryland State Police arrested Grammy-nominated rapper 2 Chainz on drug charges following a Thursday traffic stop on his way to perform at a homecoming event at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, according to reports.

Smoke weed everyday....

[Saticon3]

And I'm wondering just who asked for the picture, he or the police. Since the picture was posted on his Instagram page, I'm going to assume that he's the one who wanted it taken.

And then he has the nerve to say "Locked me up and then Wanted pictures smh".

Good question. Maybe it was mutual, like "how about a pic? OK, sure"

I work in a "touristy" area, its been so many times I can't begin to recall how many, that visitors to our town have asked to have their pic taken with me-- now they were out in public and not arrested, but, really, what's the difference? Some have asked for poses like me holding the handcuffs in a position as if I was about to slap them on them. As for 2 Chainz, minor offense, released on citation, he was probably thoroughly co-operative, it could have been a courteous affair all around. Officers aren't and don't have to become enemies of people they arrest.

[I bleed purple]

Wow, are you serious who cares? Should have asked for an autograph and a chain considering that he has 2 chainz!

[Cameron]

Good question. Maybe it was mutual, like "how about a pic? OK, sure"

I don't think so.

The guy on the right asked for the pic.

I work in a "touristy" area, its been so many times I can't begin to recall how many, that visitors to our town have asked to have their pic taken with me-- now they were out in public and not arrested, but, really, what's the difference? Some have asked for poses like me holding the handcuffs in a position as if I was about to slap them on them. As for 2 Chainz, minor offense, released on citation, he was probably thoroughly co-operative, it could have been a courteous affair all around. Officers aren't and don't have to become enemies of people they arrest.

Agree.

The cops oughtta use the pic for PR.

[soulflower]

Rap has come a long way from the NWA "F*#K the police" days

Easy-E must be turning over in his grave

[demopublican]

Rap has come a long way from the NWA "F*#K the police" days

Easy-E must be turning over in his grave

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QKlmMT8II

This guy cant be the best out there (I hope).

I wonder if those two cops had seen this video.

[soulflower]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2QKlmMT8II

This guy cant be the best out there (I hope).

I wonder if those two cops had seen this video.

He's a garbage rapper but currently one of the most popular

[demopublican]

He's a garbage rapper but currently one of the most popular

Dre, 2 Pac, Biggie, De La Soul, ODB, Wu Tang
I can listen to any style of music if it is quality music.

[demopublican]

I guess he was on his way to the event where that young man was stabbed.