DaBaby Arrested After Police Find Handgun In Vehicle: Report

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Employees of a Rodeo Drive store reportedly called the authorities on DaBaby and his entourage.

Less than an hour ago, we reported on DaBaby being detained by officers in Beverly Hills, and now it's being reported that the rapper has been arrested. DaBaby has had a string of run-ins with the law in recent years as he's been reportedly involved in altercations with a promoter, a hotel employee, and with police in his hometown. According to reports, he was taken into custody on Thursday (January 7) after police found a firearm in his vehicle.

According to TMZ, DaBaby and his entourage were visiting the celebrity-favorite Los Angeles area of Rodeo Drive when they were confronted by officers. The outlet states that DaBaby and three others had just left the Moncler store and were just about to drive away when police stopped them. It's reported that someone inside of a store called the authorities to report that DaBaby and his entourage had firearms.

While DaBaby and his crew were detained at the scene, police searched their vehicle and reportedly located a handgun. He was taken in for possession of a firearm and was the only person arrested at the scene. It's unclear why the others were allowed to leave. Check out footage of the arrest below as DaBaby tried to focus on the officers as a TMZ camerawoman questions him about his song with Tory Lanez.

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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.