Jay Rock Arrested by LAPD in Watts

Jay Rock was detailed by LAPD on Thursday evening, multiple reports suggest.

The rapper, whose real name is Johnny Reed McKinzie, was arrested for possession of a firearm in the 13000 block of E. 115th Street in Watts, according to LAPD. The rapper was originally detained for trespassing and drinking in public in the Nickerson Gardens but later authorities found a gun in his car.

According to the report, he tried to run away but was caught by police. LAPD says Jay Rock tried to flee his vehicle when officers wouldn’t tell him why he was being detained.

The TDE rapper was booked on suspicion of felony weapons violation, police said.