Rapper Kodak Black and three others were arrested after allegedly attempting to cross the Canada-US border with guns and marijuana, officials told NBC News on Thursday.
The 21-year-old rapper missed concerts at the House of Blues in Boston on Wednesday night after being arrested at the Lewiston-Queenston International Bridge near Buffalo a few hours before the show began, officials said. Complex reported that the rapper's team members did not know at the show why he had not arrived yet.
Kodak (born Dieuson Octave, but legally changed his name to Bill K. Kapri last year), 21, and Jeantony Saintmelus, 22, were charged with criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful possession marijuana, said state police at NBC. Judges Stetson, President, 24, and Madarrow D. Smith, 20, were charged with alleged criminal possession of a weapon.
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Los Angeles, Calif. – March 20: rapper Kodak Black performs on stage during the "Dying to Live" tour at Hollywood Palladium on March 20, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson / Getty Images)
Los Angeles, CA – February 11: Kodak Black is seen on February 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo of Gotpap / Bauer-Griffin / GC Images)
Los Angeles, Calif. – February 7: Kodak Black attends the Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party at NoMad Hotel on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo of Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Images for Warner Music)
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! – & # 39; Jimmy Kimmel Live! & # 39; broadcast every night of the week at 23:35 EDT offers a diverse range of guests, including celebrities, athletes, music numbers, comedians and human interest topics, as well as comedy excerpts and a house group. The guests on Monday, December 17th were Seth MacFarlane (The Orville), Andrea Savage (I'm sorry) and musical guest Kodak Black. (Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Rapper Kodak Black performs on stage during the second day of the Rolling Loud Festival at California Stadium Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson / Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Rapper Kodak Black performs on stage during the second day of the Rolling Loud Festival at California Stadium Stadium on December 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 13: Rapper Kodak Black visits SiriusXM Studios on December 13, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Cindy Ord / Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 12: Kodak Black attends the evening listening to the album 'Dying To Live & # 39; of Kodak Black at Harlem Parish on December 12, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez / WireImage)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 24: Florida Gators defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (23) and teammates pose with rapper Kodak Black during the Florida State Seminoles vs. Florida Gators game on November 17, 2018 at Doak Stadium Campbell in Tallahassee Florida. (Photo of Logan Stanford / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
BARCLAYS CENTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2018/10/23: Kodak Black participates in the 4th annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn at Barclays Center. (Photo by Lev Radin / Pacific Press / LightRocket via Getty Images)
New York, New York – October 23: Kodak Black performs on stage at the 4th annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 23, 2018 in New York. (Photo of Theo Wargo / Getty Images for TIDAL)
New York, New York – October 23: Kodak Black performs on stage at the 4th annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 23, 2018 in New York. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt / Getty Images for TIDAL)
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"At the first inspection, US citizens admitted to being in possession of marijuana and guns," according to a statement from the US Customs and Border Protection. "During a secondary inspection, it was revealed that the weapons were illegally possessed in the state of New York and that subsequently, marijuana, firearms and objects were entrusted to the New York State police for further processing. "
The arrests led Kodak to miss concerts at the House of Blues in Boston on Wednesday night.
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