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2 Chainz arrested in Baltimore pot bust; poses for photo with troopers

Recording artist 2 Chainz performs during the Soul Train Awards 2012 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 08, 2012. UPI/David Becker

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Published: Feb. 15, 2013 at 4:37 PM

BALTIMORE, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Rapper 2 Chainz tweeted a photo of himself with Maryland state troopers after he was arrested on drug charges en route to perform a show.

The hip-hop artist was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia after a Thursday traffic stop on his way to perform at a homecoming event at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, The Baltimore Sun reported.

He was issued a citation and released from police custody.

"Locked me up then wanted pictures," the rapper wrote along with the photo he posted on Twitter.

Gregory Shipley, a spokesman for the state police, told the newspaper the unorthodox photo shoot is under review.

Topics: Marijuana, State Police

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