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Police arrest rapper Young Jeezy

US rapper Young Jeezy
Young Jeezy's third album, The Recession, is due out in August

US rapper Young Jeezy has been arrested in Atlanta on suspicion of driving under the influence and speeding.

Police stopped the singer, whose real name is Jay Jenkins, on Wednesday morning after noticing there were no licence plates on his car.

The artist, who collaborated with R&B star Usher on Love In This Club, was charged with seven offences including driving impaired by alcohol or drugs.

Mr Jenkins has been released on bail and is due in court next month.




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