Country star Darius Rucker taken into custody on drug charges

Published February 2, 2024 12:24pm ET



Country star and frontman for Hootie & the Blowfish Darius Rucker was briefly taken into custody in Tennessee Thursday on drug charges.

The award-winning artist was arrested on one count for violating Tennessee vehicle registration law and two counts of simple possession or casual exchange of a controlled substance, according to a Friday report citing the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

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