Highlights
- Fat Trel was arrested in Washington D.C. on August 28, 2024, following a traffic stop.
- This arrest comes less than two years after his release from prison in November 2022.
- Despite the arrest, Fat Trel’s team announced his album will still drop on Friday as planned.
Fat Trel, the Washington D.C.-based rapper, finds himself in legal hot water once again after being arrested earlier this week.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, August 28, has left fans and critics alike questioning the artist’s commitment to staying out of trouble.
The Arrest
ABC reporter Beatrice Peterson shared footage of the incident, showing Fat Trel sitting on a wall with his arms outstretched, seemingly performing a sobriety test for law enforcement officers.
D.C. rapper Fat Trel was arrested by Capitol Police on Wednesday after allegedly running a red light on Capitol Hill, Capitol Police told me. Fat Trel, was reportedly under the influence, he had an open container and had been driving on a revoked license.pic.twitter.com/n6CCYnnhbe
— Beatrice Peterson (@MissBeaE on all platforms) (@MissBeaE) August 28, 2024
Capitol Police confirmed the arrest, which followed a traffic stop after Fat Trel allegedly ran a red light.
According to Peterson, the rapper was “reportedly under the influence, had an open container, and had been driving on a revoked license.”
This combination of offenses could spell serious trouble for the artist, who has a history of legal issues.
A Pattern Of Legal Troubles
This isn’t Fat Trel’s first brush with the law. In fact, the rapper has a long history of arrests and incarcerations:
- In 2016, he was convicted of DWI and marijuana possession, resulting in a three-year prison sentence.
- After being granted probation, he was later sentenced to an additional year and a half of incarceration.
- In November 2022, Fat Trel was released from prison, vowing to stay out of trouble and focus on his music career.
Album Is Still Coming
Despite the arrest, it appears Fat Trel’s team is moving forward with his planned album release.
A post on his Instagram account on Wednesday announced, “AINT NUFFIN STOPPIN DIS S###!! ALBUM DROP FRIDAY.”
It remains unclear whether Fat Trel is still in custody following this latest arrest.
Fans and industry observers are left wondering how this incident will impact his career and whether the rapper will be able to make good on his previous promises to stay out of trouble.
Just So You Know
- Fat Trel’s real name is Martrel Reeves, and he was born on June 26, 1990.
- He released solo mixtapes annually from 2009 to 2016.
- Trel is a father of two and identifies as Christian.
