Grammy-Nominated Rapper Rod Wave Arrested in Atlanta on Weapon and Drug Charges

Rodarius Green’s Arrest Coincided with His First Grammy Nod for “Sinners”

Rapper Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was arrested on weapon and drug charges in Atlanta on November 7, the very same day he received his maiden Grammy Award nomination.

Green was booked into the Fulton County jail on suspicion of:

• Possession of a controlled substance (Schedule II and Schedule V)
• Possession of a firearm or knife
• Reckless driving

The rapper was released from jail on November 9 after posting an $8,000 bond.

The Grammy Nomination

The arrest abruptly followed a career high for the artist. Rod Wave was nominated for his first Grammy Award for his song “Sinners,” which appeared on the soundtrack for the 2025 film of the same name.

Lawyers Allege ‘Unlawful’ and ‘Quota-Driven’ Arrest

Rod Wave’s legal team, in a statement, called the arrest “unjustly profiled and unlawfully arrested in Atlanta.” They claimed that the arresting officer belonged to the Atlanta Police Department’s controversial Crime Suppression Unit.

The lawyers criticized the unit for its “aggressive tactics” and “quota-driven approach,” stating:

“Mr Green was targeted as part of this quota-driven approach, a practice that undermines justice and erodes community trust… We look forward to vigorously challenging this baseless arrest and the clear violations of his rights in court.”

Background and Previous Incidents

This is not the rapper’s first recent legal issue in the Atlanta area.

• He was temporarily detained earlier this year on accusations related to weapons and property damage, though his lawyers claimed he was mistakenly arrested as a burglary victim in that case.
• The rapper has had considerable chart success, earning his third No. 1 album, Nostalgia, in 2023, and rising to fame with his 2019 viral hit, “Heart on Ice.”

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