Guide Note

Warren G is an American rapper associated with co-founding the hip hop group 213. He was a mentor on the MTV reality television show Celebrity Rap Superstar.

On June 8, 2008, Warren G was arrested for suspicion of possession of marijuana with the intent to sell the drug.

Fast Facts

1. American rapper
2. Born: November 10, 1970
3. Birth name: Warren Griffin III
4. Birth place: Long Beach, California
5. Co-founded the group 213 with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg
6. Mentor on Celebrity Rap Superstar
7. Hits: "Regulate" and "I Shot the Sheriff"
8. Arrested for suspicion of possession of marijuana with intent to sell on June 8, 2008
9. Time of arrest: 2:00 a.m.
10. Location of arrest: Near Hollywood Boulevard

Warren G was arrested in Hollywood, California on June 8, 2008 for the suspicion of possession of marijuana with the intent to sell.¹

Warren G was a passenger in the car of Ryan Butler when they were pulled for running a red light. An officer reported that there was enough marijuana found in the car to arrest the two for intending to sell the drug.²

Warren G and Butler's bail was set at $20,000. They both posted bail and were released from jail at around 9:00 a.m. on June 8, 2008.³