Grammy winning rapper Jay-Z arrested for gun possession

Grammy winning rapper Jay-Z was arrested for illegal gun possession near a Manhattan nightclub earlier today, police have said.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2001 - 15:46

Grammy winning rapper Jay-Z was arrested for illegal gun possession near a Manhattan nightclub earlier today, police have said.

The rapper, real name Shawn Carter, was arrested with three other men shortly after 3am (0800 GMT) when a loaded handgun was found in their car, said a police spokeswoman.

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