American rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, was arrested in Las Vegas on Monday, August 26, for allegedly carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The 28-year-old rapper was taken into custody at the Clark County Detention Center, with bail set at $5,000.
According to TMZ, Lil Baby’s attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, issued a statement on Tuesday, August 27, clarifying that the rapper holds a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit. They further stated, “We are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas on his behalf.”
Details regarding the alleged crime have yet to be released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
This incident isn’t Lil Baby’s first run-in with the law. In 2021, he was arrested in Paris for reckless driving and a minor marijuana possession offense. As the situation unfolds, fans and followers are awaiting further updates on the rapper’s legal standing.
