Rapper Waka Flocka Flame was arrested Friday afternoon after a handgun was found in his carry-on bag during a security check at an Atlanta airport.
According to authorities, the 28-year-old rapper didn’t have a weapons permit. Waka Flocka– whose real name is Juaquin James Malphurs– was charged with carrying a weapon in a prohibited place.
The star was transported to Clayton County jail. He is expected to make an appearance in court on Saturday morning.
Transportation Security Administration spokesman Mark Howell explained that in addition to criminal penalties the TSA reserves the right to impose a fine up to $11,000, depending on the infraction.
Waka is currently gearing up for the release of his third studio album, Flockaveli 2.