OutKast star Big Boi has been charged with drug possession.
The rapper - whose real name is Antwan Pattod - was arrested in Miami yesterday (07.08.11) after allegedly being found with ecstasy pills, MDMA, and sexual performance-enhancing substance Viagra. He has been charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, along with one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
While Big Boi was travelling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage. I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated.
According to website TMZ, the star's haul was discovered by customs officers and border patrol dogs after he left a cruise ship, and bail for the felony offences was set at $16,000.
Patton's lawyer, Daniel Kane, insisted his client will be "completely exonerated" of all charges.
He told CNN: "While Big Boi was travelling with his group and friends, a small amount of contraband was found in the collective luggage. I am confident when the entire facts are aired Big Boi will be completely exonerated."
After posting his bail, the 'Roses' hitmaker took to his twitter page to write: "Fresh out, baby!"
Apparently referring to the Viagra, he later added: "Sh*****t they said it was the Love Boat (sic)."
