Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami, faces cocaine and cannabis possession charges after police bust
Trouble in Miami for the Latin rap star Jhayco
The 32-year-old artist, born Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, became an international name after his sultry 2020 collaboration Dákiti with Bad Bunny. But this week, it was not chart rankings he found himself climbing, it was the steps of a jail cell.
According to police reports, the arrest scene could have been lifted straight from a Miami Vice reboot. Deputies encountered a red Corvette mysteriously crawling down Southwest 8th Street near 69th Avenue at just five miles per hour, before coming to a complete halt in the middle of the road, refusing to move for several minutes.
What began as a curious traffic incident quickly turned into something more. Officers reported the unmistakable scent of cannabis pouring from the vehicle, alongside the noticeable presence of a white powder across the rapper's pants and nose. When asked for identification, Jhayco allegedly fumbled through his wallet and mobile phone, only offering his name and birthdate, no driver's licence was presented, according to the report.
What deputies found inside Jhayco's car
A thorough search of the vehicle and Jhayco's belongings revealed a stash that landed him in hot legal water: two black pouches containing 14 grams of what officers suspected to be cannabis, and two clear bags with two grams of suspected cocaine.
The rapper was charged with possession of cocaine and possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. His bond was set at $3,000 and was posted by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, as confirmed by jail records.
From Latin Grammy nods to now mugshots
Jhayco is no stranger to fame. Bursting into the Latin music scene with his 2019 debut studio album Famouz, he has penned hits for Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin, including the chart-dominating I Like It. Just last year, he launched a sprawling 29-track album Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X) and kicked off his tour at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
But today, the headlines are far less glamorous. Though no public statement has been issued by his representatives, fans are left wondering whether this is just a bump in the road, or the start of a much darker chapter for the Latin trap icon.
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