On Thursday, April 14th rapper Bankroll Freddie, born Freddie Demarcus Gladney, of Conway, was arrested on multiple charges after being stopped for speeding. 

According to police, Gladney was pulled over during a traffic stop around 6:30 p.m. on Interstate 55, in Marion, Arkansas, when his pickup truck was searched. Authorities then found 21 pounds of marijuana, 171 grams of promethazine and a gun in the vehicle. Promethazine is a prescription sedative. 

Gladney was then booked in Critten County Detention Center, on the charges of resisting arrest, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of schedule VI-controlled substance with the purpose to deliver felony, possession of scheduled I or II controlled substances, failure to wear a seatbelt and speeding. 

“Very irresponsible. Celebrities get big and think the law is below them. No, they are absolutely not,” UCA senior Shuntia Hunter said. 

Reports say Gladney is being turned over to the FBI. 

This isn’t the first time Gladney has been met with adversity. Back in May of 2021, Gladney was shot in the face while visiting a friend’s mother in Arkansas.

“I hope he can weather the storm and come back even better for Arkansas.” UCA junior Celeste Smedley said. 

Gladney signed to Quality Control, an Atlanta-based record label, in 2019 after one of his freestyle raps went viral. 

Since then, Gladney has released two albums with the label titled, From “Trap To Rap” and “Big Bank.” He is most known for his singles, “Drip Like Dis” featuring Lil Baby and Young Dolph, and “Pop It” featuring Megan Thee Stallion. 

“It’s always exciting to see someone from your hometown make it out and do big things, especially with big-time artists.” UCA junior Waverly Porter said. Gladney has also worked with other popular artists such as 2 Chainz, Moneybagg Yo, Gucci Mane and PNB Rock.