Rapper Lil Baby Released on Bond Following Arrest in Las Vegas: What We Know So Far
Lil Baby, the Grammy-winning rapper, was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The arrest occurred on Monday morning, August 26, 2024, while Lil Baby was in town for a birthday party for Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden.
Legal Representation
Lil Baby’s attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, have released a statement indicating that they are investigating the circumstances surrounding his arrest. They have stated that Lil Baby has a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit and are unclear why he would be arrested on a weapons charge in Las Vegas.
Nevada’s Reciprocity Laws
Nevada does not appear on the Georgia Attorney General’s list of states where Georgia’s CCW permit is recognized. This means that Lil Baby may not have been legally allowed to carry a concealed weapon in Nevada.
Court Appearance and Bond
Lil Baby appeared in court on Monday and was released on a $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court again on October 1.
Lil Baby’s Career
Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is a rising star in the hip-hop world. He gained recognition in 2017 with his mixtape “Harder than Hard,” which featured the hit singles “My Dawg” and “Too Hard.” His second album, “My Turn,” was a commercial success, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Charts.
Lil Baby has won numerous awards, including a Grammy Award for his work on Kanye West’s “Hurricane” and the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist award at the BET Awards.
