Gwinnett County Police arrested rapper King Harris on felony drug possession charges during a traffic stop in Georgia at approximately 1 AM on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The 21-year-old son of T.I. and Tiny Harris was taken into custody while wearing a Pikachu onesie.
Authorities initially pulled Harris over for driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. According to reports from the Gwinnett County Police Department provided to TMZ, officers observed a firearm near Harris and a vape pen containing 10 milligrams of THC inside the vehicle.
Harris was booked on a felony charge for possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor for willful obstruction of law enforcement officers. He also received two traffic citations for speeding and a seatbelt violation after initially refusing to exit the vehicle.
Following his arrest, Harris documented the encounter on Instagram, posting a selfie in his Pokémon costume and making light of the situation. “Welp guess you can say they caught da Pikachu wit a master ball,” Harris wrote in a social media post reported by TMZ.
The incident follows a history of legal friction for the rapper, who was previously arrested in 2024 for nearly striking a police vehicle. During that prior encounter, officers discovered an outstanding warrant from Pickens County for failure to appear in court.
In a recent interview with The Morning Hustle, Harris addressed his public image, explaining that his viral outbursts are raw reactions rather than calculated stunts. He specifically cited a previous altercation at a Waffle House as a matter of demanding respect for paid services.
“If I tell you how I want it cooked and I paid you, that’s how I deserve my food,” Harris said during the interview regarding a dispute over a food order. He emphasized that his aggressive energy stems from a desire to stay grounded and defend his family.
Harris remains active in the music industry despite his legal challenges, recently releasing his new project titled OG YN. He stated during his media appearance that he intends to build his own business empire through professional pitches rather than relying on family handouts.
