Jay Rock arrested in Los Angeles for weapon possession

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Rapper Jay Rock was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday for weapon possession. Initially detained for trespassing and drinking in public, police found a firearm in his vehicle after he attempted to flee the scene. The 39-year-old artist, known for his work with Kendrick Lamar, was held overnight in jail. This incident follows a previous arrest in 2009 related to a shooting, from which he was acquitted. Jay Rock is a founding member of the hip-hop group Black Hippy and has collaborated with several artists, including Kendrick Lamar. His recent legal troubles have shifted attention away from his music career.


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