21 Savage was arrested in Atlanta last weekend and taken into custody for possible removal from the US.
Savage 21 was picked up by ICE early Sunday morning. He apparently entered the U.S. legally in 2005 but his visa expired and he reportedly is here illegally.
He reportedly is being held for removal proceedings – this for being in the country illegally and for being a felon. He was convicted of drug charges in 2014.
His attorney, Dina LaPolt, tells TMZ: “We are working diligently to get Mr Abraham-Joseph out of detention while we work with authorities to clear up any misunderstanding. Mr Abraham-Joseph is a role model to the young people in the country — especially in Atlanta, Georgia and is actively working in the community leading programs to help underprivileged youths in financial literacy.”
It’s unclear what United Kingdom country or territory he’s from exactly, but some reports say he hails from the Caribbean island of Dominica, which is an associated state of the U.K.
In the summer of 2017, Savage started dating model Amber Rose the couple separated in May 2018. He has three children, two sons and one daughter.
Meanwhile, some celebrities like Cardi B has expressed support and called for his release.
Some Twitter users have also weighed in on the matter, making light of what must be a distressful situation for the rapper. A meme by Twitter user @ELJEFEGORD0 reads: “From 21 Savage To Sir Savage the 21st,” a reference to the title awarded by the British Monarch to some deserving members of the public.
