2 Chainz Arrested for Carrying What May or May Not Be Brass Knuckles

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: 2 Chainz visits BET's 106 & Park on April 9, 2012 in New York, United States. (Photo by Robin Marchant/FilmMagic)
*The original version of this photograph portrayed the rapper Future instead of 2 Chainz. Photo: Robin Marchant/2012 Robin Marchant

Recently ubiquitous rapper 2 Chainz was taken into custody at La Guardia earlier today after a security check of his carry-on turned up what police determined were brass knuckles. Of course, there are always multiple interpretations when it comes to accessories. According to a tweet by Big Sean, who did a shoot with 2 Chainz earlier this week, the item in question is actually “a 4 finger ring that spelled hood.â€

2 Chainz Arrested Over Possible Brass Knuckles