Trippie Redd got hit with some unexpected fireworks this Independence Day—but not the kind you’d celebrate.
The Miss the Rage rapper, whose real name is Michael Lamar White IV, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Miami International Airport just as he was preparing to board a flight to Poland.
Why the holdup? Authorities discovered an active warrant from 2023 out of Miami-Dade County for driving without a license.
Trippie was promptly taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and his mugshot quickly made its way online—triggering a flood of reactions from fans.
Fans React with Shade, Sympathy, and Snark
Social media had zero chill once the news broke. Here’s a taste of what fans had to say:
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@_thethirstrapper: “That’s what he gets for doing Coi wrong during her pregnancy 🤰”
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@ihockaday: “You never get locked up on a holiday weekend. See you Tuesday, baby 😂😂😘”
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@its_philllllthy: “Shoulda been at home with his new kid and this wouldn’t have happened … that’s how I be thinking when I get in trouble lol”
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@yin.yangsta: “Karma. Could’ve been home doing right by your newborn child.”
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@wydmatt: “His dreads look mad healthy tho—good for him.”
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@xxdbreezyxx: “Because when you don’t do right by your children…”
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@mosogifted: “Smh I’m so mad she let him get her pregnant 😒”
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@wegotlyrics: “What in the Mary Poppins braids is going on here 😂😂😂”
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@bkxox143: “How do you fly knowing you had a warrant? 🤦🏻♀️”
What’s Next for Trippie?
As of now, there’s no official word on how long Trippie will be held or if he’ll be released on bail. The warrant stems from a non-violent offense, but the timing—on a holiday weekend—means he might be stuck in legal limbo until early next week.
This latest drama adds to a growing list of challenges for the 25-year-old artist, who’s also dealing with the fallout of a rumored split and child with ex-girlfriend Coi Leray—a storyline fans clearly haven’t forgotten.
Stay tuned as more updates unfold about Trippie Redd’s arrest and potential court dates.
