
Rapper Rod Wave was arrested on weapon and drug charges in Atlanta on the same day he picked up his first Grammy nomination, the artist's legal team said Sunday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The platinum and gold record performer was booked under his legal name, Rodarius Marcell Green, on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm or knife, and reckless driving, Fulton County jail records showed.
Main Idea: Grammy nominee Rod Wave was arrested in Atlanta on drug, weapon, and reckless driving charges, and his legal team says the arrest was unfair.
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The arrest may add to concerns about fair policing and erode trust in the Atlanta Police Department, which can make communities and voters less confident in public safety.
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