Migos rapper Offset arrested in Clayton County

Hip Hop artist Offset was arrested for possession of a gun outside of Atlanta.

Posted 4:16 p.m. Jul 21, 2018 — Updated 4:16 p.m. Jul 21, 2018

WGCL Staff

CLAYTON COUNTY, GA — Hip Hop artist Offset was arrested for possession of a gun outside of Atlanta.

A CBS46 source tells us the traffic stop happened around 3 p.m. Friday.

Offset and his body guard, 27 year-old Senay Gezahgn were pulled over in Clayton County for a lane violation. He was driving a 2014 Porsche Carrera and when the officers approached the vehicle, they smelled a strong scent of marijuana.

Offset, who's birth name is Kiari Cephus, has been charged with possession of pot, lane change violation, and possession of a gun by a felon. He is married to Love and Hip Hop star and rapper Cardi B. The pair recently gave birth to a baby girl named Kulture.

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