Rapper and actor DMX has been arrested yet again, this time over possession of three bags of illegal drugs in his vehicle in South Carolina, Tuesday.
Rapper DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was arrested for carrying three bags of marijuana in his truck, which also broke a traffic rule, Tuesday, in South Carolina. The incident occurred two days ahead of his scheduled appearance in court on drink-driving charges. Although the police report said they found marijuana in DMX's truck, his representative Domenick Nati of Nati Celebrity Services, Inc, denied the report.
"DMX was driving in the passenger seat when the vehicle he was in was pulled over last night. Although officers pulled them over for a minor traffic violation, DMX was asked to step outside so they can search the vehicle," rep Nati said in a statement. "Officers then claimed that they found bags of marijuana in the floorboard and arrested X. No drugs were found on DMX or the other passengers and the alleged bags of marijuana were never shown to DMX or the other passengers. DMX was released this morning at approximately 11am EST and is back at his home in South Carolina."
Previously, DMX was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and not presenting a valid driver's license, July 26.
According to a report from TMZ, the New York-born rapper was placed under house arrest after being released from jail Wednesday morning. DMX has a history of run-ins with law enforcement agencies. Other charges include animal cruelty, reckless driving, drug possession, weapons charges and probation violations, according to Reuters. The "It's Dark and Hell is Hot" singer served a 90-day sentence in Arizona in 2010.