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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco arrested in Miami, faces cocaine and cannabis possession charges after police bust
Miami-Dade County awoke to headline-grabbing news this Tuesday as Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco, formerly known as Jhay Cortez, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on serious drug charges. The reggaeton and Latin trap sensation, who resides in Pembroke Pines, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 4:24 a.m., facing allegations of possessing cocaine and cannabis. 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.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Reggaeton singer Jhayco arrested on drug possession charges, reports say
Reggaeton singer-songwriter Jhayco has been arrested in Florida after allegedly being found in possession of drugs, according to reports. The Latin urban star, born Jesús Manuel Nieves Cortés, was arrested in Miami early Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, and charged with cocaine possession and cannabis possession of 20 grams or less after being pulled over by police during a traffic stop, according to Rolling Stone, Variety and NBC 6 South Florida. Before his arrest, Jhayco, 32, was reportedly driving at 5 mph and took over a minute to resume driving after coming to a complete stop, per Rolling Stone and NBC 6. When police approached the singer's car, a deputy reportedly observed a "strong odor of cannabis" coming from the vehicle, and that Jhayco had "white powder" on his pants and nose, Rolling Stone and NBC 6 report. He was allegedly unable to provide the police with a driver's license during the stop. Diddy takes legal acton (again): Rapper doubles down on defamation lawsuit, now seeks $100M Authorities subsequently found two pouches of suspected cannabis with approximately seven grams each in Jhayco's car, per NBC 6. Additionally, police discovered that the Grammy-nominated singer had "clear baggies with suspect powder cocaine," totaling about two grams, in his pockets, according to Rolling Stone and NBC 6. USA TODAY has reached out to the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office and representatives for Jhayco for comment. Following the incident, Jhayco was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, according to Variety. His bond was set at $3,000, the outlet reported alongside Rolling Stone and NBC 6. Jhayco becomes reggaeton heavyweight with A-list collaborations Jhayco, formerly known as Jhay Cortez, started pursuing music in his teens after taking inspiration from the Puerto Rican-bred genre reggaeton and one of its leading artists, Don Omar, according to the singer's biography on the official Universal Music Latino website. After writing songs for the likes of Tito El Bambino, Zion & Lennox, Ozuna and Nicky Jam, Jhayco launched his solo career with the release of his 2019 debut album "Famouz." The album featured the J Balvin and Bad Bunny collaboration, "No Me Conoce," which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart and was later certified diamond for sales of over 5 million. Celebrities with legal trouble: Soulja Boy arrested on suspicion of firearm possession Jhayco and Bad Bunny have teamed up over the years for additional hits, including 2022's "Tarot." The EDM-inflected reggaeton banger, featured on Bad Bunny's record-selling "Un Verano Sin Ti" album, helped earn Jhayco a Grammy nomination for album of the year in 2023. Jhayco's latest album, "Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X)," was released in September 2024. The hit record has since been certified double platinum.
CBS News
7 days ago
- CBS News
Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Jhayco arrested near West Miami on drug possession charges
Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Jhayco was arrested early Tuesday morning in Miami-Dade on drug possession charges. According to the arrest report, just before 3 a.m. a deputy spotted a red Corvette, driven by the 32-year-old rapper whose real name is Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortes, going 5 p.m. on SW 8 Street. As it approached SW 69 Avenue, the car came to a complete stop, the report said. After not moving for a minute, the report said the deputy activated their lights and siren, and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy wrote in the report that when approaching the car there was a strong smell of cannabis coming from it and the driver had white powder on his pants and on his nose. When asked if he had a driver's license, the deputy noted Jhayco first fumbled through his wallet and then looked through his cellphone. According to the report, the singer was then asked to step out of the vehicle. The deputy noted that a records check was unable to find a driver's license under his name. During a search of the car, deputies found two black pouches with approximately seven grams of suspected cannabis in each one, according to the sheriff's office. They also found, according to the report, three clear baggies with suspected cocaine totalling two grams. The singer was then taken into custody. He's been charged with cocaine possession and possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis. After releasing a number of singles and EPs, Jhayco's debut studio album Famouz was released in 2019. He's also had several collaborations with Bad Bunny, including "No Me Conoce - Remix" and "DÁKITI" which reached number one on the Billboard Global 200 charts and the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reggaeton artist Jhayco arrested and accused of cocaine possession in Florida
The Reggaeton musician and songwriter, Jhayco, was arrested. According to an arrest report obtained by a local NBC news station in Miami, 32-year-old Jhayco — whose real name is Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortes — was arrested on drug charges on Tuesday morning in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The report claims the songwriter was allegedly driving a red two-door Corvette that was only driving 5mph along Southwest 8th Street before 3 a.m. ET. When the vehicle then came to a complete stop and did not move for over one minute, Jhayco was pulled over by the authorities. As an officer approached the car, they said they 'smelled the strong odor of cannabis,' while the car's driver had 'white powder on his pants and white powder on his nose.' After the Reggaeton artist was allegedly unable to give the authorities a driver's license, he was asked to vacate the car, where a routine records check could not find a driver's license under his name. When the Corvette was searched, the police allegedly found two black pouches with 7 grams of suspected cannabis in each one. Upon searching Jhayco's pockets, the authorities claimed to have seen three 'clear baggies with suspect powder cocaine,' totaling about two grams. The musician was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 4:24 a.m. and was arrested and charged with cocaine possession of 20 grams or less of cannabis, with a bond set at $3,000. Deputies said Jhayco had made a spontaneous statement, which was redacted from the publicly released arrest report. No further information has been revealed at this time. Jhayco, who was born in Puerto Rico, previously performed under the stage name Jhay Cortez. In 2019, his debut album, titled Famouz, reached number five on the Top Latin Albums chart. He is most well-known for his collaborations with other Latin artists, such as Bad Bunny, and the songs 'No Me Conoce - Remix,' 'DÁKITI,' and 'CÓMO SE SIENTE.' His most recent album from September 2024 was titled Le Clique: Vida Rockstar (X), which was recorded in studios across the world, including Paris, Madrid, Puerto Rico, Los Angeles, and Miami.
Miami Herald
12-08-2025
- Miami Herald
Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco jailed in Miami-Dade on drug charges: records
Puerto Rican rapper Jhayco was jailed in Miami-Dade early Tuesday morning on drug-related charges, records show. The 'DÁKITI' singer, whose name is Jesus Manuel Nieves Cortes, was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional center at around 4:25 a.m. Jhayco,32, is charged with cocaine possesion and 20 grams or less of cannabis possesion. His bond was set at $3000. Details on his arrest were not immediately available. This story will be updated as more details become available.
