Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie arrested on drugs, gun charges

Arkansas rapper Bankroll Freddie was arrested Thursday on drug and weapon charges after he was pulled over for speeding, police said.

The 27-year-old “Drip Like Dis” recording artist, born Freddie Demarus Gladney, was stopped by police in Marion, Arkansas around 6:30 p.m., police said.

Bankroll Freddie was allegedly in possession of 21 pounds of marijuana — which is banned in the state, 171 grams of promethazine and a gun.

He was booked on federal drug and weapons charges and jailed in Crittenden County.

The rapper is signed to Quality Control Music and Motown Records and has collaborated with performers like Megan Thee Stallion, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz and Lil Yachty.

With AP wires