Polo G released his star studded new album Hall of Fame on Friday to a good response but he has some major legal trouble to deal with.
The rapper, real name Taurus Bartlett, was arrested Saturday morning on multiple charges in Miami, reports Local10. Polo G’s jail records show that he faces charges of battery on a police officer, threatening a public servant, resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer without violence and criminal mischief.
Polo G mom confronts Police After His Arrest pic.twitter.com/tZO9kaH4mj
— raphousetv (@raphousetv2) June 12, 2021
A video posted on Twitter showed a woman yelling at police officers following the rapper’s arrest. He is believed to be his mother. Miami police have confirmed that they are investigating an incident involving the Chicago-born artist and a male juvenile, but have not yet provided any other information officially.
WHERE ARE MY SONS?! WHERE IS MY MINOR SON??! ANSWER THAT!!! https://t.co/inG4gEQcpX
— Stacia.mac (@StaciaMac1) June 12, 2021
None of these charges would be possible if the POLICE did not make contact with my son Polo G!!! He was NOT the driver. He was a PASSENGER in a professionally licensed vehicle with security. He was moving smart and correctly. What more could he have done. https://t.co/pXSgxP0ukz
— Stacia.mac (@StaciaMac1) June 12, 2021
Polo G is currently being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. His new album Hall of Fame features high profile guest appearances from Nicki Minaj, Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch, Dababy and more.