21 Savage came to the United States in 2005. Photo: ReutersGrammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage has been arrested by immigration officials, who said he was illegally in the United States and a convicted felon. Cox said Abraham-Joseph, whose 21 Savage Facebook page shows several upcoming concerts, was in custody in Georgia and faced deportation proceedings in federal immigration courts. Variety said the rapper performed as recently as Thursday in Atlanta as part of the run-up to Sunday's Super Bowl game in the city. An ICE official told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that when Abraham-Joseph was arrested in 2014, ICE was not aware of his immigration status.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 04, 2019 19:52 UTC