Published: Friday - December 21, 2007
Words by Allen Starbury
Yung Berg (Photo: BallerStatus.com (file))
Like Pitbull, Chicago native and Los Angeles based rapper Yung Berg was also arrested in Miami on Friday (December 21), but instead of alcohol, he was busted for marijuana.
The 21-year-old rapper (real name: Christian Ward) was reportedly arrested while on the set for singer Ray J. new video, "Sexy Can I," which features Berg.
There are no further details surrounding the arrest, but he is currently being held at the Dade County Correction Center, awaiting release.
Yung Berg is known for his hit single, "Sexy Lady," which peaked at the number 18 position on Billboard's Hot 100 charts.
The track is featured on his recently released EP, Almost Famous, and will appear on is full-length debut, Look What You Made Me Do, due out in March 2008.
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