Rapper Jay Rock was arrested Thursday evening near the Watts public housing complex where he grew up and booked on suspicion of illegal firearm possession, authorities said.

Grammy Award-winning rapper Jay Rock, real name Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr., was detained by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on March 13, 2025. He was reportedly detained at about 6 p.

Grammy-winning rapper Jay Rock was arrested for felony gun possession in Watts, Los Angeles on Thursday (March 13).

LAPD arrested Jay Rock after he fled from his vehicle, unaware of what he was being detained for, leaving behind a firearm.

Grammy-award winning rapper Jay Rock was arrested in Watts on Thursday by Los Angeles Police Department officers.

Rapper Jay Rock has reportedly been arrested following a traffic stop in Los Angeles. According to a report ABC7 published on Friday, March 14, the TDE signee was stopped by the Los Angeles Police ...

Jay Rock was detained in Los Angeles after allegedly attempting to flee from police, with cops later recovering a firearm from his vehicle. Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip ...

Jay Rock was arrested in Los Angeles yesterday, March 14, after police allegedly found a gun in his car. The longtime TDE rapper — whose real name is Johnny Reed McKinzie — was arrested early ...

Grammy-winning MC Jay Rock was arrested in Watts, Los Angeles on Thursday night (March 13) for felony firearm possession and trespassing. According to NBC 4, the rapper born Johnny Reed McKinzie ...