Rapper “Birdman” Arrested for Pot Possession

Rapper “Birdman” on his real name Bryan “Baby” Williams numbered among 16 people charged with possession of marijuana Tuesday in Kingsport Tennessee.

They all were in an RV that was pulled over by the police who made an improper lane change.

Kingsport Police Cpl. Tim Horne said he stopped the vehicle after noticing it force a tractor-trailer into the emergency lane on Interstate 81.

Horne said that he could smell marihuana coming from inside, when he approached the RV. He was not at all surprised when finding a pound of pot in a trashcan inside the RV.

Williams, one of the founders of Cash Money Records, 38, his wife Brittany, 18, and his brother, Ronald Williams, 43, were each charged with possession of more than ˝ ounce of marijuana. Thirteen other persons, several of whom are also affiliated with the rap industry and Cash Money Records founded by Bryan and Ronald Williams.

Police also found an assault rifle, a handgun and a magazine for a 45-caliber handgun inside the RV. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is assisting in the investigation due to these facts. No weapons charges have been filed, TMZ.com reports on their Website.

The group said they were traveling from New Orleans to New York for a BET network shoot, according to Horne.

All 16 spent the night in jail on Tuesday.

No Cash Money Records’ representant could be reached for comments.