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From the Burlington County Times

Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel was arrested on a marijuana possession charge early Sunday morning while on his way to a performance at a local tavern, state police said.

Dwight Grant, 35, who is known as the rapper Beanie Sigel, was found in possession of under 50 grams of the drug during a 12:44 a.m. traffic stop at the intersection of Fort Dix and Main streets, said Sgt. Julian Castellanos, spokesman for the New Jersey State Police.

The driver, Karl S. Dargan, 24, of Philadelphia, and another passenger, Justin S. Gaines, 25, of Westville, Gloucester County, also were charged with marijuana possession of under 50 grams, Castellanos said.

Sigel’s scheduled performance at Kelly’s Bar was canceled due to the arrest.

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