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Rapper Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was arrested on November 7, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia, on charges including possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a felony, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, a Schedule V controlled substance and reckless driving.
Authorities say the arrest followed a traffic stop in a residential area, where Green allegedly sped through a stop sign and was later pulled over at a gas station. During the stop, officers detected the smell of marijuana inside the vehicle and discovered a firearm on his person. A search of the car reportedly revealed further controlled substances. Green was booked into the Fulton County Jail and released the next day on an $8,000 bond.
The arrest coincided with a milestone in Green’s career, as he had just received his first Grammy nomination that same day. The nomination and arrest arriving together added public and media scrutiny to the case. Green’s legal team responded quickly, describing the arrest as the result of “unjust profiling” by the Atlanta Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit and stating they intend to challenge the legality of the stop and search.
This case is not the first legal incident Green has faced in Georgia. Earlier in 2025 he voluntarily turned himself in on warrants tied to an April incident in which police alleged his involvement in a burglary, firearm use and other weapons-related offences. His attorneys maintained at that time that Green was a victim and not a perpetrator.
Rod Wave has risen to prominence in the music industry with a soulful blend of R&B and hip-hop, releasing multiple platinum-certified singles and albums that have topped charts. He was scheduled to begin a major tour in December 2025, a plan now clouded by the arrest.
The charges he now faces carry serious potential legal consequences under Georgia law. Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of controlled substances are both felonies that can result in substantial prison time if convicted. Green’s defence team has indicated they will vigorously contest the case, challenging both the traffic stop’s justification and the handling of the search.
For now, Rod Wave’s arrest marks a pivotal moment in his career and personal life, raising questions about his legal future, professional commitments and public image.