Iconic rapper T.I., 29, and his new bride, Tameka Cottle, 35, a TV reality star, were arrested Wednesday night in West Hollywood and booked on felony possession of a controlled substance charge. The celebrated couple, who just tied the knot in Miami in July, were busted when officers, who were conducting routine traffic stops smelled marijuana wafting from their vehicle.
The duo were cruising in their $400,000-plus Maybach, a gift T.I. bought for himself when he was sprung from prison in December of last year, after serving seven months on federal weapons charges. He is also currently on probation.
T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, Jr., and Tameka were driving along Sunset Blvd. at around 10:30 p.m., when police pulled them over. When officers searched the vehicle, after the smell of marijuana permeated the air, they arrested the couple. As to what type of drug was found in the car, authorities are keeping mum and not releasing any information however, TMZ reports, that the controlled substance that was found were small amounts of ecstasy and pills that are yet to be tested.
The online celeb news source also alleges, that Styrofoam cups with traces of Sizzurp were found in the vehicle as well (see photo above). Sizzurp, Texas tea, barre or purple drank are slang terms for the recreational drug that is popular in the hip-hop community. The main ingredient in the prescription-strength purple liquid is codeine and promethazine. Typically those who indulge in the concoction mix the syrup with a soft drink and Jolly Rancher candy pieces.
The couple were taken in to the West Hollywood sheriff's station and bail was set at $10,000 each.
T.I's publicist would not comment on the incident.
Hey T.I., why risk getting arrested yet again and veer so seriously this time off the 'road to redemption....'
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