Atlanta police took Rod Wave into custody on Friday on four charges, including reckless driving, possessing a weapon during a felony, and having controlled substances. The rapper received his first Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media the same day for his work on the film Sinners.
Attorney Drew Findling confirmed Wave appeared in court and secured $8,000 bail, with his legal team maintaining his innocence. The arrest adds to a lengthy record of legal troubles dating to 2021, when he faced battery accusations. A strangulation charge emerged in Florida during 2022, and authorities arrested him in May 2025 on 14 counts involving aggravated assault and weapon offenses, though his lawyers claimed he was the victim. Another battery case in Fulton County followed weeks later.
Wave remains in custody pending his upcoming court appearance.
Attorney Drew Findling confirmed Wave appeared in court and secured $8,000 bail, with his legal team maintaining his innocence. The arrest adds to a lengthy record of legal troubles dating to 2021, when he faced battery accusations. A strangulation charge emerged in Florida during 2022, and authorities arrested him in May 2025 on 14 counts involving aggravated assault and weapon offenses, though his lawyers claimed he was the victim. Another battery case in Fulton County followed weeks later.
Wave remains in custody pending his upcoming court appearance.
