Rapper Stunna Girl found herself behind bars Thursday night after she was arrested in North Carolina on a failure to appear warrant that has been outstanding for nearly a decade. According to TMZ, the arrest caught up with her while she was in the state, though the underlying case dates back to an incident years before her rise to prominence in the music industry.
The Sacramento native — known for her breakout track "Runway" and her energetic social media presence — did not spend long in custody. She was released hours after her arrest after posting a $3,500 bond, according to TMZ's report.
Background on the Case
Details on the original charge that led to the failure to appear warrant have not been fully disclosed. What is known is that the warrant predates Stunna Girl's mainstream visibility and has been hanging over her legal record for years. It's not uncommon for artists who rapidly transition from street life to celebrity status to have unresolved legal matters catch up with them at unexpected moments.
Stunna Girl has not made a public statement regarding the arrest. Her team has also not responded to requests for comment. Given her quick release, the situation does not appear to pose an immediate threat to any upcoming tour dates or projects.