Rowdy Rebel Arrested in Los Angeles on Felony Gun Charge Amid Gang Tensions

LOS ANGELES, CA – Brooklyn drill rapper Rowdy Rebel, born Chad Marshall, was arrested in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, following a traffic stop where police allegedly discovered a firearm in his vehicle. The incident marks another volatile chapter in the rapper’s history with the city, reigniting concerns over ongoing gang tensions.

Sources confirm the arrest occurred in Hollywood according to HOT 97. While the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has yet to release a full statement, initial reports indicate that officers booked him on a felony firearm possession charge. Images quickly spread across social media showing Marshall in handcuffs, appearing calm but weary as authorities seized personal items, including his jewelry.

A History of Conflict in LA

This arrest is particularly significant due to Rowdy Rebel’s fraught relationship with certain factions in Los Angeles. His presence in the city is often viewed as high-risk following past conflicts, most notably with the Hoover Criminals street gang.

After a previous trip to LA, the “Computers” rapper made inflammatory public remarks aimed at the gang. This history is deeply intertwined with the tragic 2020 murder of his close friend and fellow drill pioneer, Pop Smoke. While suspects were charged in Pop Smoke’s killing, public speculation has long linked individuals associated with the Hoover gang to the crime, casting a long and dangerous shadow over any visit Rowdy makes to the West Coast.

What’s Next? The Critical Parole Question

Rowdy Rebel got some issues heading his way ASAP‼️‼️ pic.twitter.com/1sdhakzP1T

— King Cee Cer'Preme 720° (@Cee_Cerpreme) August 12, 2025

A key factor in Marshall’s case is his parole status. The original uncertainty appears to be clearing up, with sources close to the rapper’s legal team asserting that his parole, stemming from a 2016 conviction, officially concluded in December 2024.

This detail is crucial for his immediate future:

• If he were still on parole, a firearm charge would likely be considered a direct violation, leading to immediate remand with no possibility of bail until a hearing.
• With his parole reportedly completed, this new charge will be treated as a separate felony case. This opens up the possibility for him to be released on bail pending trial.

As of now, Rowdy Rebel remains in custody while the legal proceedings begin. His arrest serves as a stark reminder of the blurred lines between drill music, street politics, and the law.