Rapper Rod Wave Arrested on Weapons and Drug Charges in Atlanta

On November 7, 2025, rapper Rod Wave was arrested by the Atlanta Police Department on multiple charges, including possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, reckless driving, and possession of controlled substances. The 27-year-old artist, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was taken into custody in Fulton County, Georgia, and booked into the local jail.

This is not the first time Rod Wave has faced legal issues. In May 2025, he was arrested in Georgia on charges of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm. He later faced 12 additional counts, including aiming a pistol at another person, reckless conduct, and evidence tampering. The musician was released the same day after posting a $50,000 bond.

Prior to that, in April 2024, Rod Wave also faced gun charges in Manatee County, Florida, after being accused of illegally possessing a weapon or ammunition. Authorities had attempted to connect him to a gang-related shooting at a St. Petersburg sports bar. Additionally, in May 2022, he was arrested on a felony charge of battery by strangulation, which was later dropped.

Despite his legal troubles, Rod Wave has continued to release new music, including the singles "Westside Connection" and "Sinners" in 2025. His most recent album, Last Lap, was released in October 2024 and reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.