Snoop Dogg could face up to 180 days in jail after he was arrested in Texas for marijuana possession over the weekend, it has been reported.
The rapper was caught at a borderline checkpoint in Texas by a sniffer dog when his tour bus was stopped.
According to TMZ, the rapper freely admitted to being in possession of the marijuana as he holds a medical marijuana prescription in the state of California
The statement added: He was placed under arrest by U.S. Border Patrol agents and detained.
The rapper was cited for cited for misdemeanor drug possession and released. Country singer Willie Nelson was arrested in November 2010 for marijuana possession at that same checkpoint.
The news follows Snoop Dogg's seventh drug-related-arrest in 2007.
Snoop Dogg - live
You can keep up to date with all the latest news from Gigwise by following us on Twitter and liking us on Facebook.
Kanye West premieres Cruel Summer film at Cannes
Dappy in crown court on charges of affray.jpg)
Leather-clad Kylie debuts new single 'Timebomb'
Will.i.am admits he can't sing and relies on technology
Tupac hologram to go on tour?
Eminem rumoured for Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg duet at Coachella.jpg)
The many faces of Jessie J: volume two
The hottest WAGs of rock and roll
The Enemy take 'Streets In The Sky' to Manchester
