Rod Wave arrested Georgia assault firearm charges

Rapper Rod Wave was arrested in Georgia on multiple charges, including assault and firearm possession. His legal team asserts his innocence, claiming he was the victim of a burglary.

Rod Wave Arrested on Multiple Charges in Georgia; Legal Team Asserts Innocence

Rodarius Marcell Green, widely known by his stage name Rod Wave, was arrested on May 20, 2025, in Fulton County, Georgia. The 26-year-old rapper faces 14 charges, including aggravated assault, firearm possession, criminal damage to property, and conspiracy to commit a felony. These charges stem from an incident on April 21 in Milton, Georgia, where authorities responded to a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, police discovered luxury vehicles with bullet holes and signs of a break-in at the residence, including a dragged and emptied safe.

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Rod Wave’s legal team contends that he was the victim of a burglary and maintains his innocence. His attorneys assert that the charges are baseless and anticipate a favorable resolution.

This arrest follows Rod Wave’s announcement in January 2025 of a hiatus from music, during which he postponed a performance in Nashville shortly before it was set to begin.

Rod Wave has previously faced legal issues. In 2022, he was arrested on a domestic battery charge, which was later dropped due to insufficient evidence. In 2024, he faced a firearm possession charge, which his attorneys disputed, stating he was not a convicted felon.

Known for his soulful blend of hip hop and R&B, Rod Wave has released multiple platinum singles and Billboard-topping albums, including Ghetto Gospel (2019), Pray 4 Love (2020), and Last Lap (2024).

As the legal proceedings unfold, fans and industry observers await further developments regarding the charges against Rod Wave.