Roddy Ricch was arrested on his way to perform at the Governors Ball in NYC yesterday. Now, he’s fighting gun charges. Deets inside…
From the stage to a jail cell!
Rapper Roddy Ricch missed his performance at the Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC yesterday after he was arrested on multiple gun charges on his way there.
According to TMZ, “The Box” rapper (real name Roderick Wayne Moore, Jr.) and his entourage were stopped at a security checkpoint for the festival in Queens. After being searched, officers reportedly found a loaded gun inside the vehicle Roddy was taking to the show with two other people. Nine rounds of ammunition and a large capacity magazine were also found.
Cops hit the 23-year-old rapper with 4 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity ammo feeding device and unlawful possession of that device. The two other people riding in the vehicle were arrested as well. Their charges are unknown at this time.
The Governors Ball Music Festival’s official Twitter account broke the news to fans that Roddy Ricch would NOT be hitting the stage. No explanation was given.
Unfortunately Roddy Ricch is no longer performing today.
— The Governors Ball (@GovBallNYC) June 11, 2022
Oop @RoddyRicch is a no show at #governorsballpic.twitter.com/SETeAaewmd
— Kayla Brantley (@_KaylaBrantley) June 11, 2022
”Unfortunately Roddy Ricch is no longer performing today,” the festival tweeted.
No word on if he'll receive a bond.
The Governors Ball has been struggling to keep scheduled artists for the festival. First, the Migos pulled out and LilWayne signed on to fill in. Then, Wayne canceled and he was replaced with A$AP Ferg.
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