Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB has been arrested in Shelby County, Tennessee, local fox affiliate WHBQ reports and Pitchfork can confirm via county records. He was charged with felony possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, as well as misdemeanor charges of speeding, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana). Pitchfork has reached out to BlocBoy JB’s representatives
According to WHBQ, BlocBoy was arrested with many others at a Tennessee home in what the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office called a “multi-agency investigation.” BlocBoy’s lawyer Murray Wells told WHBQ, “They weren’t looking for him, and there was no warrant for him personally.” He added, “They may have been looking for other suspects on the premises.”
When contacted by Pitchfork, Murray Wells stated:
He has been arrested and bond has been posted. He remains innocent of the charges and we are looking forward to an exciting performance at the Beale Street Music Festival tonight in Memphis!
BlocBoy JB was previously arrested in Shelby County in February 2019, reportedly stemming from a July 2018 incident. He’s reportedly facing drug and weapons possession charges in the case.
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