- Rapper Lefty Gunplay Arrested In El Paso On Drug Possession Charges, the arrest occurred while Lefty Gunplay was traveling to El Paso Texas.
- He was also charged with possessing a prohibited item in a correctional facility.
- The incident follows recent controversy over his royalties from a collaboration with Kendrick Lamar.
Lefty Gunplay, a rapper recognized for his ties to the music scene, was recently taken into custody in El Paso, Texas. The arrest occurred on Sunday, February 24, 2025, and included several charges, such as not wearing a seatbelt, possessing a prohibited item in a correctional facility, and having a controlled substance on him.
The arrest was recorded and shared across social media, with a video uploaded by No Jumper on X (formerly Twitter). This incident follows a controversy involving Gunplay’s royalties from his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on the song ‘tv off’ from Lamar’s ‘GNX’ album.
Initially, it was reported that Gunplay was not affiliated with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO), which would have barred him from receiving royalties. However, it was later clarified that he had signed with BMI, enabling him to collect his earnings.
— No Jumper (@nojumper) February 24, 2025
El Paso has experienced a notable increase in drug-related incidents in recent years, including the sentencing of a fentanyl dealer to over a decade in prison for distributing large amounts of the drug.
Lefty Gunplay was arrested in El Paso, Texas, for allegedly failing to wear a seatbelt, possessing a prohibited substance or item in a correctional facility (such as drugs, weapons, or contraband), and possessing a controlled substance.
pic.twitter.com/S3xNHMhTQy— No Jumper (@nojumper) February 24, 2025
Local law enforcement has been active in tackling drug trafficking, often working alongside federal agencies like the DEA and FBI to address these challenges.
Unlike some other rappers who have faced legal troubles tied to organized crime, Lefty Gunplay’s arrest appears to stem more from personal choices rather than involvement in a criminal enterprise. Nonetheless, the details of his case and any potential effects on his career are yet to be determined.
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Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
