Rapper Rod Wave Arrested After Grammy Nod

Rapper Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was arrested Friday in Fulton County, Georgia, on charges including possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, reckless driving, and possession of Schedule II and Schedule V controlled substances. The 27-year-old performer, known for his soulful trap music, was taken into custody by the Atlanta Police Department and booked into the Fulton County Jail, where he remained as of Saturday morning.

The arrest occurred hours after Wave received his first Grammy nomination, in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category for "Sinners," the title track from the vampire horror film starring Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. The nomination marks a career milestone for the St. Petersburg, Florida, native, whose recent album "Last Lap" reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 last year and who has continued releasing singles like "Westside Connection."

According to his attorney, Drew Findling, Wave appeared before a judge following his arrest and was granted an $8,000 bond. Findling stated that his client would not remain in custody for long. In a statement, Wave's legal team, including Findling, Marissa...