BlocBoy JB’s arrest for drugs and gun charges leaves fans and the music industry in shock as they await his next move.
At a Glance
- James Lee Baker, aka BlocBoy JB, arrested on felony weapons and drug charges.
- Found asleep at the wheel with a gun in his lap by Tennessee State Police.
- His charges include possessing a weapon as a felon, marijuana possession, and driving with a revoked license.
- Baker’s bond is set at $7,500 with no comments made from his side yet.
BlocBoy JB Found Asleep at the Wheel
Tennessee State Police discovered popular rapper BlocBoy JB asleep in his SUV at a busy intersection on October 1st. The car was stopped for two full signal cycles, prompting concern and leading officers to investigate. When they approached, the visible combination of a firearm in his lap and the unmistakable smell of marijuana led officers to search the vehicle.
A rapper with weed and a gun in his car? No way…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU7ee5R-w-I
BlocBoy JB now faces serious charges after the discovery of marijuana in his vehicle. He also faces a felony weapon possession by a convicted felon charge, and another charge of operating a vehicle with a revoked license, as well as hindering highway access. That’s quite a list.
These charges are particularly significant, considering Baker’s history of legal challenges, including prior arrests for similar offenses.
https://twitter.com/memphisnews/status/1841576438685716845
You’d think with such a long list of prior charges that this guy would start making better decisions….
A Storied Legal Past
This isn’t the first time BlocBoy JB had a brush with the law. In 2019, similar charges were leveled against him, where he contended he was merely in the wrong place at the wrong time. His contentious past also saw him locked in a legal battle with Epic Games over the alleged unauthorized use of a dance move he popularized in Fortnite—a dance that he felt unfairly capitalized on his creativity and musical influence.
The arrest opens a broader discussion about recurring issues with artists and the law. As it stands, his bond sits at $7,500, and he resides in Shelby County Jail, awaiting the next steps in this legal saga. Fans and the media wait for BlocBoy JB’s response, but as of now, he remains silent on the developments.
