Grammy-winning rapper Lil Baby was arrested Monday night in Las Vegas for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, a felony charge, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, 29, was taken into custody and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. His bail was set at $5,000.
The arrest took place after Lil Baby was reportedly seen at the Encore nightclub, where he was allegedly observed on video being handed a firearm. Nevada law does not recognize concealed carry permits issued in other states, including Georgia, where Lil Baby has a valid permit, according to his attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff.
“To be clear, Dominique Jones has a valid Georgia Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit. On his behalf, we are actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrest in Las Vegas,” the attorneys said in a statement to TMZ.
The arrest comes just one day after Lil Baby was seen in high spirits at Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden’s 35th birthday celebration in Hollywood.
Lil Baby, who has 36.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has a history of legal issues. In 2021, he was arrested in Paris for a marijuana-related charge, and in 2019, he was arrested in Atlanta for failure to signal, eluding police, and reckless driving. His criminal record dates back to 2012, with prior arrests for drug-related charges.
Despite his legal troubles, Lil Baby remains a prominent figure in the music industry. In June, he was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. His last full-length album, "It’s Only Me," was released in 2022, featuring collaborations with artists such as Young Thug and Future.
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