King Harris, the son of prominent hip-hop artists T.I. and Tiny, was arrested during a traffic stop in Gwinnett County early Sunday morning while wearing a Pikachu onesie, according to local law enforcement officials.
A representative for the Gwinnett County Police Department confirmed that officers initiated the traffic stop around 1:00 AM Sunday after observing Harris traveling at 60 miles per hour in a 45 mile-per-hour zone. The situation escalated when officers noticed a firearm near the rapper and ordered him to exit the vehicle. Harris refused to comply with the order, leading to his arrest for obstruction.
During the stop, an officer reportedly discovered a vape pen containing 10 milligrams of THC inside the vehicle. According to documents obtained by media outlets, Harris was subsequently booked on multiple charges: a felony charge for possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, and two traffic citations for a seatbelt violation and speeding.
In a notable display of social media activity following the incident, Harris documented his arrest on Instagram stories, sharing a selfie while still wearing the Pikachu costume. The rapper appeared to take a lighthearted approach to the situation, posting jokes about his anime-themed outfit. In one post, he wrote, "Welp guess you can say they caught da Pikachu wit a master ball," referencing the popular Pokémon video game franchise.
Harris also shared additional images from the incident, including a selfie without the costume in which he displayed a middle finger gesture toward the camera. His social media posts included profane messages directed at law enforcement, writing "F*** dat police" and making inappropriate comments about officers.
This arrest marks the second time Harris has faced legal trouble in recent years. In 2024, he was arrested after allegedly nearly striking a police vehicle while exiting a gas station. During that traffic stop, the arresting officer reported detecting the odor of marijuana in the vehicle and discovered Harris had an outstanding warrant from Pickens County for failure to appear in court. According to the incident report from that arrest, Harris cooperated with officers and was booked at DeKalb County Jail.
The unusual circumstances of Sunday's arrest—particularly the Pikachu onesie—have drawn significant attention on social media platforms. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about celebrity behavior during law enforcement encounters and the increasingly common practice of documenting such incidents on social media in real time.
Harris, who has pursued a career in rap music following in his parents' footsteps, now faces serious legal consequences. The felony drug possession charge carries potential penalties that could significantly impact his future, while the obstruction charge stems from his refusal to comply with officers' commands during the traffic stop.
The Gwinnett County Police Department has not released additional information about the case. Court dates and further legal proceedings have not been publicly announced at this time.