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King Harris was arrested Sunday while wearing a full-body Pikachu onesie after a dramatic Georgia traffic stop turned chaotic. The son of T.I. and Tiny Harris faces felony drug charges plus obstruction and traffic violations. His Instagram response made it even more outrageous.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Who: King Harris, 21-year-old son of rappers T.I. and Tiny Harris
- When: Sunday, April 13, 2026, around 1 AM in Gwinnett County, Georgia
- Why: Pulled over for speeding 60 in a 45-mph zone and found with THC vape pen
- The Twist: Harris was wearing a yellow Pikachu costume during the entire arrest
The Traffic Stop Gone Wrong
King Harris was cruising through Gwinnett County early Sunday morning when police clocked him doing 60 mph in a 45-mph zone. Officers pulled him over around 1 AM. What happened next escalated rapidly.
According to Gwinnett County Police, officers spotted a firearm inside Harris’s vehicle during the traffic stop. They immediately ordered him to exit the car, but Harris refused to comply. This refusal prompted his arrest on a charge of willful obstruction of law enforcement. Police later discovered a vape pen containing 10 milligrams of THC, leading to a felony drug possession charge.
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Pikachu Meets Mugshot
What made this arrest uniquely bizarre. The 21-year-old rapper was dressed head-to-toe in a bright yellow Pikachu onesie when authorities arrested him. Photos from the incident show Harris in the full-body Pokémon costume during his booking at the Gwinnett County Jail. The costume made for an unforgettable mugshot.
Harris actually posted Instagram stories while in custody, documenting the entire incident. He shared selfies wearing the Pikachu suit and made light of the situation, posting captions like “Welp guess you can say they caught da Pikachu wit a master ball.” The dark humor didn’t stop there, as Harris mocked the arrest on social media.
Charges and Details Breakdown
| Charge | Classification |
| Drug Possession | Felony (THC vape pen) |
| Obstruction of Law Enforcement | Misdemeanor |
| Speeding | Traffic Citation |
| Seatbelt Violation | Traffic Citation |
Harris was released on bond following his Sunday morning arrest. Gwinnett County Jail records confirm he posted bail, though a court date for the felony and misdemeanor charges has not yet been scheduled. His parents, T.I. and Tiny Harris, have not released a public statement about the incident.
“Welp guess you can say they caught da Pikachu wit a master ball.”
— King Harris, on Instagram after arrest
Pattern of Legal Trouble Emerges
This arrest marks the second time in two years that King Harris has faced criminal charges in Georgia. In October 2024, he was arrested in DeKalb County after nearly striking a police cruiser while leaving a gas station. During that 2024 incident, officers reported smelling marijuana in his vehicle and discovered an active warrant from Pickens County.
That 2024 warrant was for failure to appear in court related to a 2022 traffic stop involving speeding and DUI charges. Harris was transferred to Pickens County on a bench warrant but had those charges officially dropped in August 2025. Now, fresh charges emerge and another court battle looms ahead.
What’s Next for the T.I. Connection?
As the son of legendary rapper T.I., King Harris has always operated in the public eye. His arrest arrives amid ongoing scrutiny of celebrities’ children and legal accountability. The Pikachu incident has already gone viral on social media, with commenters debating whether Harris’s cavalier Instagram posts will hurt his legal defense.
The felony drug possession charge carries serious implications. Georgia’s drug laws treat Schedule II controlled substances severely, and a conviction could impact Harris’s future opportunities. Whether his famous parents will intervene or provide public support remains uncertain, as T.I. and Tiny have stayed silent so far.
Sources
- FOX 5 Atlanta – Comprehensive coverage of Gwinnett County arrest and charges
- TMZ – Initial reporting with incident details and Instagram documentation
- HOT 97 – Arrest analysis and Harris family history context
