Jason Mitchell Arrested On Gun & Drug Charges: Report

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Jason Mitchell has made headlines for scandals and controversy over the last few months, and a new report states he was arrested in Mississippi.

For months, Jason Mitchell has been encased in controversy. The actor was a featured member of The Chi cast, but last year rumors surfaced about his alleged inappropriate behavior on set. There were many details given about what Mitchell was actually accused of doing, but it reportedly caused his co-star Tiffany Boone to ask production to release her from her contract.

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Tiffany has spoken about her experience, albeit enigmatically. The actress shared that she hoped to be an example to others while never divulging what she went through. Mitchell later sat down with The Breakfast Club about the allegations, revealing that he isn't even sure what he was being accused of in the first place. He told the hosts that he was let go without being informed of whatever he allegedly did wrong.

On Wednesday (April 22), The Shade Room reported that Jason Mitchell was arrested. The actor was reportedly taken into custody in Mississippi on gun and drug charges. The 33-year-old has already been released and few details regarding his arrest have been made available. He's accused of allegedly possessing "a controlled substance as well as a glock 19 and a 'mini draco,'" records reportedly state. Mitchell hasn't made a statement about the report.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.