Rapper King Harris Arrested on Drug Charge After Traffic Stop
Rapper King Harris, the 21-year-old son of T.I. and Tiny Harris, was arrested early Sunday morning in Gwinnett County, Georgia, following a traffic stop that escalated when he refused to exit his vehicle after officers spotted a firearm inside.
According to Gwinnett County police, officers pulled over Harris around 1 a.m. on April 12 for driving 60 miles per hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone. As they approached the car, they observed a gun near the driver and instructed him to step out. Harris did not comply, leading officers to remove him from the vehicle and place him under arrest. A subsequent search uncovered a vape pen containing 10 milligrams of THC, authorities said.
Harris faces a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and two traffic citations for speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt. Jail records indicate he was released later that day after posting bond. No court date has been scheduled yet, as prosecutors review evidence, including potential lab results from the vape pen.
The incident quickly gained attention after Harris documented it on his Instagram Stories. In one post, he...