Lefty Gunplay was arrested on February 24, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, on the eve of performing at Rolling Loud California. Initial news reports incorrectly stated that the Los Angeles rapper had been arrested at the festival. Official records confirm the arrest occurred in Texas for unrelated charges.
Lefty Gunplay was arrested on three charges by the El Paso police, according to police.
- Failure to use the seatbelt
- Ownership of contraband within the confines of the facility
- Illegal possession of a controlled drug (four to 200 grams)
Under Texas law, the drug possession charge alone would be punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. Lefty Gunplay posted $35,000 bond and was released on the day of his arrest.
The rapper was in El Paso for a scheduled appearance at Friendz Sports Bar & Kitchen for an event called “Chuco Brunch,” but his arrest prevented him from attending.
Initial social media rumors and news incorrectly reported that Lefty Gunplay had been arrested at Rolling Loud California 2025 just before his performance on March 16. Video of what appeared to be someone detained circulated on the web, and fans speculated that it was the artist. These rumors proved to be false, and Rolling Loud officials later confirmed that he would not perform.
A post from Rolling Loud’s account read:
“Sadly, Lefty Gunplay will not perform. Stunna Girl will perform at 5:45 PM on the D’USSE Stage.”
Once released, the rapper addressed his fans and dismissed rumors of disputes with artists from Texas. In an interview with local personality Patti Diaz, he stated:
“I feel like I owe it to my El Paso fans. I know I’ve got a bunch of fans in Texas. Things didn’t go the way that I thought that I had planned out, but at the end of the day, things happen for a reason. I love the state of Texas… I hope we can make it right.”
Lefty Gunplay first gained fame with his feature on Kendrick Lamar’s track “TV Off” from the 2024 album GNX. The connection with Lamar made him even more popular among the hip-hop community, and he was ready to ride that wave of popularity with high-profile performances at festivals such as Rolling Loud.
With legal issues now looming over his head, the fate of the rapper hangs in the balance. Even though currently on bail, he stands to face serious legal consequences depending on the verdict of his case.
