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Cam'ron Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges

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Cam'ron, one of Roc-A-Fella's most valuable rappers, was arrested in Manhattan on Monday on drug and weapons charges.

The 26-year-old rapper, who has been riding the wave of his current release, Come Home With Me, was on his way to the set of Roc-A-Fella's latest film, a music-industry spoof titled "Death of a Dynasty," when his Range Rover was pulled over for a traffic violation. According to a police spokesperson, officers approaching the car said they saw marijuana in full view and searched the vehicle, turning up a .22-caliber handgun.

Cam (born Cameron Giles) and a male passenger were charged with criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a forged fire department placard (used for parking and toll privileges).

After spending the night in jail, Cam'ron was arraigned on Tuesday (July 30). He was released after pleading not guilty and posting bail.

"All of us at Roc-A-Fella Records, as well as his family and fans, are fully behind him," read a statement from his record label. "We believe that when the truth of what happened comes out, Cam'ron will be vindicated."

The rapper will now return his attention to promoting his new single, "Hey Ma," as well as the upcoming September release of his film debut, "Paid in Full."

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