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OJ Da Juiceman Suffers Diabetes Emergency in Custody After Arrest

Published 29 March 2026

Atlanta rapper OJ Da Juiceman, whose real name is Otis Williams Jr., suffered a serious medical emergency related to his Type 1 diabetes while in police custody following his arrest earlier this month, according to his management team. The incident occurred on March 21 at a detention facility in Georgia, prompting emergency treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

The 42-year-old artist was taken into custody on March 15 by the Georgia State Patrol after an encounter on Interstate 20 near Atlanta. A state trooper reported that Da Juiceman tailgated his vehicle, honked repeatedly, passed him aggressively, and pointed a firearm at him on multiple occasions as the trooper attempted to catch up. Authorities charged him with 10 counts, including felony aggravated assault on a public safety officer, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, misdemeanor pointing a pistol at another person, and reckless driving.

Da Juiceman's representatives have contested the arrest, asserting that it was unjust and endangered his health. "While in custody, OJ suffered a serious medical episode related to his Type 1 diabetes on March 21 and required emergency treatment at...

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