ATLANTA, GA. (THECOUNT) — Authorities in Atlanta say rapper 21 Savage is in federal immigration custody as he attempted to attending the Super Bowl.
I.C.E. spokesman Bryan Cox says the Grammy-nominated artist, whose given name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was arrested in a targeted operation early Sunday in the Atlanta area.
Cox says Abraham-Joseph is a British citizen who entered the U.S. legally in July 2005 but overstayed his visa, which expired in July 2006. Cox said Abraham-Joseph was convicted on felony drug charges in Georgia in October 2014, according to FoxBaltimore.
Cox says Abraham-Joseph has been placed in deportation proceedings in federal immigration court.
Abraham-Joseph is nominated for two awards at next week’s Grammys, including record of the year for “Rockstar” alongside Post Malone.
A representative for Abraham-Joseph did not respond to an email seeking comment.
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