Rod Wave Surrenders, Faces Over a Dozen Gun-Related Charges
If self-surrendering were an Olympic sport, Rod Wave would be training for gold. The St. Petersburg Police Department confirmed that Rodarius Marcell Green, better known as Rod Wave, turned himself in last Tuesday and promptly watched his social calendar clear up thanks to more than a dozen pending charges. Court documents obtained by the Tampa Bay Times reveal 13 counts ranging from possession of a firearm by a convicted felon to resisting arrest—with at least three gun-related violations sprinkled in for dramatic effect.
Rod Wave’s mug shot is now making its rounds alongside headlines in the New York Post and Billboard, a reminder that celebrity status doesn’t come with legal immunity. According to the St. Petersburg Police report, officers say they recovered a loaded .380-caliber pistol during a traffic stop in late March. The rapper’s attorney insists the firearm was for “self-protection,” though this defense tends to lose its sparkle in court when previous felony convictions are on file.
Speaking of sparkle, you know it’s bad when your bail is set at $75,000 and even your most die-hard fans are tweeting, “This time, you crossed the line.” Green reportedly made bail two days after his booking, but the real drama unfolds in the upcoming arraignment, scheduled for early May. The legal papers also list counts of aggravated assault and possession of ammunition, ensuring Rod Wave’s spring tour dates remain purely hypothetical.
This isn’t the first time Green has tangled with the law—his 2019 speeding arrest in Florida was barely a blip on the radar compared to this crescendo of criminal counts. Yet here we are, watching yet another headline where “talented rapper” collides with “multiple felony charges.” If irony had a playlist, this would be track one.
Fans and legal pundits alike are asking: why turn yourself in? According to sources close to the rapper (cited in People Magazine), Rod Wave wanted to face the music rather than dodge arrest warrants. Admirable? Maybe. Pragmatic? Definitely. Entertaining for the rest of us? You bet.
At press time, neither the prosecution nor defense has indicated whether a plea deal might emerge, and Rod Wave’s team has declined further comment until after the arraignment. So grab your popcorn—or in this case, your legal pads—and prepare for courtroom theatrics that might just top the beats for which he’s known. Well, there you have it: celebrity justice served with a side of sarcasm. Tune in next time for more bad decisions and questionable life choices.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg Police Department, People Magazine
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