Authorities say Grammy Award-winning rapper Jay Rock was arrested Thursday night near the Watts Public Housing Complex, where he grew up and booked allegedly illegal gun ownership.
The 39-year-old rapper’s legal name is Johnny Reed McKinzie, who was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department at 5:20 p.m. in the 13,000 block of East 115 Street.
The spokesman said he was scheduled to possess a firearm in case of alleged violation of Section 29800(a)(1) of the California Penal Code, which prohibits felony convictions, active felony orders or certain misdemeanor beliefs. This is a felony charge that can be sentenced to up to three years in prison.
Information about his next court appearance was not immediately available.
Police sources told NBC4. The news station reported that he ran away from the car and police found a gun inside.
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McKinzie won a Grammy for the 2019 rap performance alongside Kendrick Lamar, Future and James Blake. In May of that year, he was awarded the key to his hometown Watt by then Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino.
During the ceremony, Buscaino announced “Jay Rock Day” on May 24 and said McKinzie “has made a huge contribution to the success of future generations by giving back to future generations.” Radio Station Power Report 106.
