Rapper and record producer Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday, Aug. 3, in Los Angeles and charged with possession of a firearm during a traffic stop, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The musician, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was stopped by police at around 2:35 a.m. local time on the intersection of Melrose and Genesee avenues, police said.

“A passenger was detained and police arrested DeAndre Cortez Way for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm,” the LAPD said. This would be a felony.

Online records show that the 35-year-old was arrested at around 2:50 a.m. It is not clear if he has since been released or where he is being held.

NBC News has reached out to a representative for Way.

Earlier this year, Way was found liable for sexually assaulti

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