Rising hip-hop artist Nino Paid was arrested on July 24, 2025, in Maryland by the U.S. Marshals Service according to Hypefresh. The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Jacquan Andrews, was taken into custody in his home state, though the exact charges have not yet been revealed. As of July 25, no official statement has been released by law enforcement, leaving fans and the music industry searching for answers.
Coming out of Landover, Maryland, Nino Paid earned recognition for his raw lyrics and real-life storytelling. His breakout 2023 single, Pain & Possibilities, led to a record deal with Signal Records, a partner of Columbia Records and Sony Music. He followed up with two albums—Can’t Go Bacc in 2024 and Love Me as I Am in 2025—earning praise for his unfiltered approach to personal struggles. He was also named to the 2025 XXL Freshman Class.
Nino has previously spoken about his troubled upbringing and spent 18 months in juvenile detention for robbery and auto theft. While those experiences influenced his music, it remains unclear whether his latest arrest is connected to past incidents or involves new allegations.
News of the arrest broke on X at 5:24 PM UTC on July 24 and quickly spread across social media. A follow-up post on Instagram echoed the report, but no confirmed details have emerged. The involvement of the U.S. Marshals—typically responsible for high-priority federal apprehensions—has only intensified speculation about the seriousness of the situation.
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