James Lee Baker, better known as BlocBoy JB, is in the spotlight for reasons other than his music after being arrested in Tennessee on multiple charges, including gun and drug possession. BlocBoy JB was discovered by Tennessee State Police asleep behind the wheel in possession of a firearm and marijuana. The rapper was released from Shelby County Jail. He also has faced felony drug and weapon charges in 2019.
At a Glance
- BlocBoy JB was found asleep with a gun on his lap and marijuana was discovered in his car.
- He faces charges of unlawful weapon possession by a felon and marijuana possession.
- Baker is being held at Shelby County Jail on a $7,500 bond.
- BlocBoy JB has not commented on the incident or charges.
Details of the Arrest
The incident took place in the early hours of October 1, in Memphis, Tennessee, when Tennessee State Police discovered BlocBoy JB asleep behind the wheel with a firearm resting in his lap. The car was stationary, and officers reported it had remained through two complete traffic signal cycles without moving.
A search of the vehicle revealed marijuana, leading to charges of drug possession. In addition to weapon possession, Baker also faces charges of operating a vehicle with a revoked license and highway obstruction. BlocBoy JB was arrested and booked into the Shelby County Jail with a $7,500 bond.
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BlocBoy JB’s Legal Challenges
This is not the first time BlocBoy JB has encountered legal trouble. In 2019, he faced felony drug and weapon charges but claimed he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Additionally, BlocBoy JB’s history includes a DUI conviction in 2018 and marijuana possession in 2020, reflecting a pattern of legal issues.
BlocBoy JB has been arrested on gun and drug charges after police officers found him asleep behind the wheel of his car. According to WREG News Channel 3, the Tennessee Highway Patrol found the Memphis rapper early Tuesday morning (October 1) unconscious in his car with his foot on the brake and a gun in his lap
BlocBoy JB is also famously known for his legal dispute with Epic Games over the use of a dance from his “Shoot” video in Fortnite, a case still lacking comment from Epic.
BlocBoy JB was arrested in Memphis on Tuesday (Oct. 2) and is facing several charges including possession of marijuana and being a convicted felon in possession of a weapon, according to local news station WREG.
The rapper allegedly dozed off at an intersection with his foot on… pic.twitter.com/JQwKLrssIj
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Future Implications for BlocBoy JB
BlocBoy JB, a Memphis native known worldwide for his collaboration with Drake in “Look Alive,” has been involved in several controversies over the years. His last known address is in Las Vegas, Nevada, yet Memphis continues to be a recurring location in his legal matters.
“I ain’t going to lie, I just got out of jail,” BlocBoy JB said to the crowd at his 2019 Beale Street Music Festival performance.
The rap artist now waits for legal procedures to unfold, potentially posing more hurdles in his career. With prior convictions and unresolved lawsuits, BlocBoy’s future remains clouded with uncertainty as the legal process takes its course.
