Ty Dolla $ign indicted for felony cocaine possession in Georgia

The singer and rapper reportedly faces 15 years in prison if found guilty.

December 10, 2018
Ty Dolla $ign indicted for felony cocaine possession in Georgia Ty Dolla $ign performs at the 2018 ComplexCon-Day 1 at Long Beach Convention Center on November 3, 2018 in Long Beach, California.   Earl Gibson III/Getty

A grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has indicted Ty Dolla $ign with two possession of cocaine and possession of THC, both felony charges, according to TMZ. The R&B singer is also reportedly facing a misdemeanour charge on possession of a small amount of marijuana. If conicted he faces a reported 15 years in prison.

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The charges stem from an arrest in September when Ty Dolla $ign's vehicle was pulled over before a show in Atlanta. Ty was in the city supporting G-Eazy and was travelling with Skrillex and five others.

Ty Dolla $ign has enjoyed a prolific year in 2018 and released MihTy, a collaborative album with Jeremih, in October.

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The FADER has reached out to Ty Dolla $ign for comment.

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Ty Dolla $ign indicted for felony cocaine possession in Georgia