Maxo Kream was arrested in Texas on June 27 after police say he briefly fled a traffic stop and was later found with two firearms in his vehicle, according to TMZ.
The Houston rapper was initially pulled over for driving with expired registration tags that had lapsed in May.
Authorities say he stopped his car but then drove off when the officer stepped out of the patrol unit. There was no pursuit. Maxo pulled over again shortly afterward.
Police searched his vehicle and discovered two guns. He was charged with unlawful possession of firearms by a documented gang member.
He also faces a misdemeanor count for attempting to evade law enforcement. On Saturday (June 28), Maxo Kream addressed the arrest.
“I wasn’t ‘ELUDING’ my Lambo just a lil fast but na no more jail,” Maxo Kream posted to his Instagram account.
The arrest came just one day after he teased new music on Instagram.
On June 26, he posted a message reading “DROPPING 2MORROW,” signaling a release on June 27—the same day he was taken into custody.
Despite the legal trouble, Maxo made an appearance at Houston’s annual “Screw Day” on June 27, to honor the legacy of DJ Screw and the city’s deep Hip-Hop roots.
His next high-profile appearance will be in court on July 7.