Maxo Kream Arrested in Texas, Charged With Gun Possession and Fleeing Police

Maxo Kream

Maxo Kream wants you to know he wasn’t running from the law — just driving a little too fast in his Lamborghini. Texas police, however, say that moment of speed could cost him more than just a traffic ticket.

The Houston rapper, born Emekwanem Ogugua Biosah Jr., was arrested June 27 after a routine traffic stop turned into what authorities allege was an attempted escape. Police say Kream was initially pulled over in Harris County for expired license plates — reportedly out of date since May — but drove off as officers exited their vehicle.

Although no chase ensued, officers say Maxo soon pulled over and was taken into custody without further incident. Inside the vehicle, authorities say they discovered two firearms. Because of his alleged affiliation with a criminal street gang, he was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon by a gang member — a felony — along with a misdemeanor charge for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer.

Kream addressed the arrest via Instagram, posting a screenshot of a TMZ article and captioning it, “Damn … I wasn’t ‘ELUDING’ my Lambo just a lil fast,” adding, “But na no more jail @persona x @coughsyrupbydestodubb s—t goin on.”

His attorney, Carl A. Moore, denied any wrongdoing, telling TMZ Hip Hop, “Maxo did not flee from the police. He complied with the commands of the arresting officer. We plan to fight these accusations in court.”

Kream is scheduled to appear in court on July 7.

The arrest punctuates an otherwise quiet musical year for Kream, who released his last album, "Personification", in 2024. Recently, he’s focused on growing his clothing label, Persona, which hosted a Houston pop-up shop the weekend of his arrest. He also appeared at the city’s Screw Day celebration, paying tribute to DJ Screw — a revered figure in Houston’s hip-hop legacy.

Still, the legal situation looms large. Texas gun laws are unforgiving, and the added accusation of gang affiliation could intensify the legal challenge. While Maxo’s team maintains his innocence, police reports offer a contrasting view, setting up a legal showdown with potential career-altering consequences.

For now, Maxo Kream remains free — but the stakes are rising. His next steps, both in court and in music, could decide whether this becomes a footnote or a fork in the road.