Jayda Cheaves & Entourage Arrested In Jamaica For Gun Possession: Report

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The mother of Lil Baby's son was celebrating her birthday, but upon returning home, authorities reportedly found two firearms.

This is a developing story, but it has been reported that Jayda Cheaves has been arrested. Jayda was already a businesswoman when she and Lil Baby first began flaunting their relationship, but her social media influencer status reached new heights when partnered with the rapper's popularity. She often appears online promoting her brands and flexing her luxury lifestyle, but reports stated today (September 27) that Jayda was detained in the popular vacation destination.

According to Dancehall Mag, Jayda was on vacation in Jamaica to celebrate her 24th birthday. While making her way back to the States today, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) arrested Cheaves along with others in her team.

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Social media followers have been keeping track of Jayda's Jamaican escapades as she posted about them. She reportedly snagged herself a private jet but when she was making her way home, authorities uncovered two firearms, specifically, 9mm pistols. Urban Islandz reports that the guns were licensed in America and went undetected because the group was not searched upon their arrival to Jamaica.

“We ascertain that the two weapons were license and registered in the US, but not in Jamaica which is where the problem arise," authorities reportedly stated. Urban Islandz added, "The police confirmed that Jayda and her friends are being interviewed by the St James police in the presence of their attorneys."

No statements have been made thus far from Lil Baby or Jayda Cheaves.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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