Rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Jones, was arrested early Monday morning on the Las Vegas Strip for allegedly carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. The 29-year-old Atlanta native was taken into custody by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, though the exact circumstances leading to his arrest remain unclear.

Lil Baby’s attorneys, Drew Findling and David Chesnoff, have expressed their confusion over the incident, noting that the rapper holds a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon in Georgia. In a joint statement, they assured that they are “actively investigating” the reasons behind the arrest. Despite the allegations, Lil Baby has not been formally charged, which would be a felony under Nevada law. He was released after posting bond and is scheduled to appear in court on October 1.

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Lil Baby has made significant strides in the music industry, rising to fame with his 2020 album “My Turn,” which dominated the charts. His powerful single “The Bigger Picture,” inspired by the killing of George Floyd and the broader issues of police brutality, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other chart-topping hits include collaborations like “Yes Indeed” with Drake and “Drip Too Hard.”

In addition to his commercial success, Lil Baby has earned critical acclaim, winning Best Male Hip-Hop Artist at the 2021 BET Awards and being named Artist of the Year at the 2020 Apple Music Awards.

As the legal situation unfolds, fans and supporters are left waiting to see how the case will develop.