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Rapper Rick Ross Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Georgia

Miami rapper Rick Ross was arrested on a marijuana possession charge near Atlanta Wednesday, officials said.

The arrest happened during a traffic stop in Fayette County, according to an NBC affiliate in Atlanta. 

Ross was pulled over on a window tint violation and deputies smelled marijuana coming from his Bentley, officials said. The marijuana was found inside.

The rapper, whose real name is William Roberts, was still being processed into jail as of 4 p.m.

Ross had purchased the Evander Holyfield estate in Fayette County last year.

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