Rod Wave Arrested, Allegedly Had Lean in Baby Bottle

Rapper Rod Wave is reportedly facing several charges following an arrest last Friday in Atlanta. According to an arrest warrant, police allege that the “SoulFly” artist was in possession of a baby bottle filled with what they suspected to be lean, along with Oxycodone pills and two firearms.

The Traffic Stop and Allegations

The incident began when an officer reportedly observed Rod Wave driving 45 mph in a 30 mph zone. The officer followed him to a QuikTrip parking lot, intending to arrest him for reckless driving. While informing Wave of the arrest, the officer allegedly detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

When asked about weapons, Rod Wave reportedly did not respond. A subsequent pat-down allegedly revealed a black .40 caliber Glock with a high-capacity magazine. The arrest warrant also details the discovery of “1 fl oz of a purple liquid which I suspected to be promethazine” inside a baby bottle in the vehicle.

Legal Team’s Response and Grammy News

Rod Wave’s attorney, Drew Findling, issued a statement calling the arrest “unjustified” and alleging that his client was “unlawfully arrested.” The statement points to the arresting officer belonging to the Atlanta Police Department’s controversial Crime Suppression Unit, known for aggressive tactics. Findling asserts that Green was targeted as part of a quota-driven approach and that they intend to “vigorously challenge this baseless arrest.”

Adding to the complex timing, the arrest occurred on the same day Rodarius Green (Rod Wave’s legal name) received his first-ever Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media for his track “Sinners” from the film of the same name. This juxtaposition of a significant career achievement with legal troubles has drawn attention.

Charges and Release

Authorities charged Rod Wave with reckless driving, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a firearm or knife. His passenger, Jamond Byner, was also arrested during the traffic stop. Both individuals reportedly posted bond and were released from jail the following day.