The rapper was arrested in Philadelphia after police halted his music video shoot when he was seen utilizing a banned gel blaster gun in public.
Skrilla was taken into custody in his personal Kensington neighborhood Saturday (August 16) after police interrupted a music video shoot and found the rapper utilizing a gel blaster gun, a toy banned beneath Philadelphia’s weapons code.
Video recorded by native content material creator “The Philly Captain” exhibits the rising rap artist filming a scene along with his crew, dancing and interacting with onlookers earlier than aiming and firing what seemed to be a toy water gun towards the group. Moments later, officers moved in, questioned Skrilla, then positioned him in handcuffs and led him to a police cruiser.
The toy in query was a gel blaster, a tool that shoots mushy water-based pellets usually bought beneath model names like Orbeez. Although marketed as toys, Philadelphia legislation classifies them as imitation firearms and prohibits their use in public areas. Part 10-810 of the Philadelphia Code bans the sale and public show of “water pistols” and related replicas, citing security considerations and the potential for public confusion.
Skrilla, who rose to prominence along with his viral monitor “Doot Doot (6 7),” which has pulled in over 60 million streams throughout platforms together with TikTok, has lengthy drawn inspiration from his Kensington roots. His music usually displays the challenges and realities of rising up in one in all Philadelphia’s most scrutinized neighborhoods.
The rapper just lately launched the deluxe version of his album Zombie Love Kensington Paradise on February 28, that includes collaborations with Lil Child, Rob49 and Child Smoove. He’s at the moment signed to Precedence Information beneath the management of Orlando Wharton, the chief recognized for working with Kodak Black, the late PnB Rock and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.
Simply days earlier than the arrest, Skrilla introduced The Z Tour, a 22-date headlining run that kicks off October 1 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour will hit main cities throughout the U.S. and Canada earlier than wrapping up with a hometown efficiency at The Fillmore in Philadelphia on November 30. Tickets went on sale Friday (August 15).
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