While he and Sukihana‘s song “Selling” continues to climb the charts, rapper OJ Da Juiceman sits in a Georgia jail after being arrested and charged with drug possession and trafficking, gun possession, tampering with evidence, obstruction, fleeing officers, and much more. The rapper, who is on probation from multiple drug and gun arrests in the past, has also been denied bond, Hollywood Unlocked can exclusively report.
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Earlier this month, OJ Da Juiceman, born Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., was preparing to make his musical comeback after jumping on a song with female rap sensation Sukihana. The Atlanta rapper was formerly affiliated with Gucci Mane‘s 1017 Brick Squad label and Waka Flocka Flame‘s Brick Squad Monopoly until late 2013, when he got into a huge Twitter feud with Guwop. Since the split, OJ has released content independently and upon linking up with Sukihana, his comeback was in the making.
A source exclusively told Hollywood Unlocked that two days before his arrest in Coweta County, OJ Da Juiceman had filmed a music video with Sukihana for their viral song “Selling.” The single hit the US Top 40 Songs chart at No. 3, was co-signed by Doja Cat, and maintains its status as the biggest record in Atlanta right now. However, of the two independent artists, only one is free to savor the moment and celebrate the mountains of success they’ve achieved.
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On Monday, March 4, around 10:47 p.m., OJ Da Juiceman was arrested and hit with 10 charges (multiple felonies) in Coweta County, Georgia. The Atlanta rapper was pulled over by officers with the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office. According to police records obtained, the vehicle was stopped for speeding and failing to maintain its lane while traveling South on I-85 in Grantville, Georgia. During the pursuit, officers also reported that the rapper attempted to elude police.
Once officers pulled the vehicle over, they searched the car, and discovered drugs and a gun. OJ Da Juiceman was arrested on the spot and hit with 10 charges (multiple felonies):
- (1) Speeding
- (1) Failure To Maintain Lane
- (1) Fleeing/Attempting To Elude Police Officer
- (1) Willful Obstruction Of Law Enforcement Officers
- (1) Tampering With Evidence (Felony)
- (1) Trafficking in Cocaine, Illegal Drugs, Marijuana, or Methamphetamine
- (2) Unlawful Manufacture, Distribution, or Possession With Intent to Distribute of Imitation Controlled Substances
- (1) Possession of Firearm or Knife During Commission of or Attempt to Commit Certain Crimes
- (1) Receipt, Possession, Or Transport Of Firearm By Convicted Felons And First Offender Probationers
The 42-year-old rapper remains in police custody and has been denied bond. He is due to appear in court on December 25, 2024, before Judge Erica L. Tisinger. To note, the rapper may not be eligible for bond as he was already on probation due to multiple felony drug and gun arrests in the past.
In May 2022, NBC affiliate LEX18 reported that the rapper was booked in Kentucky’s Hardin County Detention Center and charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
OJ Da Juiceman was also arrested in July 2015 for gun possession in Tennessee, according to Hip Hop Weekly. Officers with the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office reportedly trailed the rapper and his then-manager, known as “32,” for over 10 miles. After complying, the rapper pulled over, and officers reportedly discovered marijuana, guns, and 300 rounds of ammunition. The Atlanta rapper and his manager were both charged with three felony charges including the intent to distribute, gun possession, and unlawful crime with possession of a firearm.
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