STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Jason Mitchell Arrested On Weapons Charges

The actor is facing 4 felony charges.

(Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)

April 23, 2020 / 7:58 AM

Actor Jason Mitchell was arrested in Mississippi on Wednesday (April 22) on weapon and drug charges.

Mitchell is best known for playing Eazy-E in the 2015 NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton.

According to TMZ, the 33-year-old is facing two felony charges for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and two additional felony charges for possession of a weapon.

Jail records reportedly state that Mitchell was arrested for having two guns, including a Glock 19 and a mini Draco AK47 semi-automatic pistol.

According to Daily Mail, he was taken to Harrison County Jail and later released on bond.

celebrities0

Latest News

Mary J. Blige Says She Has “Big Announcements” to Share at 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul also talked to BET about her partnership with Pepsi, which will provide $100,000 in grants to support women in Yonkers, NY, and shared updates about her new album.
04/26/2024
New Music Friday: New Tunes From Normani, Tems, & PARTYNEXTDOOR Turn Up The Heat
Here are eight new bangers for your summer playlists.
04/26/2024
Jurnee Smollett and Rel Howery Talk Black Boy Joy in New Film 'We Grown Now'
In the coming-of-age drama, exploration and fantasy are illuminated against systemic racism and the ghettos of Chicago during the 90s.
04/26/2024
'Diarra From Detroit' Finale: A Gripping Conclusion to an Intricate Tale
As Diarra unravels the last threads of a city-wide conspiracy, the series finale balances intense emotional revelations with a high-stakes chase, leaving fans longing for answers and bidding farewell to beloved characters.
04/26/2024
Rewind '99: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective of 702's Single "Where My Girls At"
This Missy Elliott-co-written and produced single skyrocketed to no. 1 in multiple charts while emphasizing the unrivaled ethics of the undisputed girl code.
04/26/2024
Rewind '99: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective of Ruff Ryders Albums "Ryde or Die Vol. 1"
This LP was ignited by rhymes spit by DMX, Eve, and Drag-on which contributed to the success of the family-owned record label reared on the East Coast.
04/26/2024

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Star Jason Mitchell Arrested On Weapons Charges

Latest News

Mary J. Blige Says She Has “Big Announcements” to Share at 2024 Strength of a Woman Festival

New Music Friday: New Tunes From Normani, Tems, & PARTYNEXTDOOR Turn Up The Heat

Jurnee Smollett and Rel Howery Talk Black Boy Joy in New Film 'We Grown Now'

'Diarra From Detroit' Finale: A Gripping Conclusion to an Intricate Tale

Rewind '99: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective of 702's Single "Where My Girls At"

Rewind '99: A 25th Anniversary Retrospective of Ruff Ryders Albums "Ryde or Die Vol. 1"

Subscribe for BET Updates

Provide your email address to receive our newsletter.