What Happened to Blueface? Here’s Why He Was Arrested.

Johnathan “Blueface” Porter is currently making headlines after being violently arrested in Las Vegas. Many of the fans want to know what happened to Blueface and why he was arrested.

The rapper rose to fame in 2018, after several of his songs — from his “Famous Cryp” mixtape, which was released the same year — went viral and spawned various memes because of his high-pitched voice. Many social media users compared the Los Angeles native to the cartoon character Courage the Cowardly Dog.

What Happened to Blueface? Here's Why He Was Arrested.

What happened to Blueface? Why is he Arrested? Johnathan “Blueface” Porter Photo:@bluefasebabyy/Instagram

In July 2018, Porter became a household name following the release of his hit track “Thotiana.” “Thotiana” would reach number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and months after the track’s success, Porter would ultimately release the “Thotiana” remix in February 2019, featuring Cardi B and YG. Porter would go on to star on various reality shows, put out new music and release his debut studio album, “Find the Beat,” but he saw the most success with “Thotiana.”

What Happened to Blueface?

Johnathan “Blueface” Porter was arrested on Nov. 15 outside of Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles in Las Vegas, according to TMZ. The news outlet reported that the rapper, who was outside of the establishment with his girlfriend Chrisean Rock at the time, was apprehended by six to eight undercover officers as onlookers gazed in confusion. The officers on the scene said that Porter had an open warrant for his arrest. 

Why Was He Arrested?

According to a statement from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Porter was arrested at around 2:40 p.m. and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder in connection to a Las Vegas shooting that took place last month. The 25-year-old also was charged with “discharging a firearm at/into an occupied structure.”

Although details regarding the incident are limited, The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department claimed that the event allegedly occurred on Oct. 8 in the 6000 Block of Windy Road, which is near Sunset Road and S. Las Vegas Blvd. Since then, the only information released to the general public was Porter’s mugshot, shown below.

Who is Blueface’s Girlfriend Chrisean Rock?

Porter is currently dating reality star and rapper Chrisean Rock. Although it was recently revealed that the pair met in 2020, Rock shared that Porter had officially asked her to be his girlfriend in August 2022. This announcement comes despite Rock having numerous tattoos dedicated to the “Holy Moly” emcee and getting into a physical altercation with his family in his honor. 

Porter and Rock have made headlines over the years because of their tumultuous union. Both have been accused of physically harming each other, with Rock getting arrested in August 2022. Rock was accused of punching Porter in the face while the 22-year-old hosted an Arizona gig. She was also with him during his arrest.

What Happened to Blueface? Here's Why He Was Arrested.

Who is Blueface’s girlfriend Chrisean Rock?(L-R) Chrisean Rock and Johnathan “Blueface” Porter Photo:@chriseanrockbabyy/Instagram

Since Porter’s recent arrest, Rock has taken to her social media page to show her support by uploading past- and present-day video of the couple.

What Is Blueface’s Net Worth?

At the time of Porter’s arrest, the rapper was reported to have made $4 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Porter’s finances allegedly come from his contributions to music. 

Independent journalism doesn't fund itself.

We hope this story was worth your time. For over 14 years, Atlanta Black Star has stayed Black-owned and independently run. We didn't get here by waiting on ad budgets that were never built to prioritize us. Our readers did that.

Corporate support for Black media has always been thin. Outlets like ours get roughly 1% of the $170 billion spent on U.S. advertising each year, and that margin is shrinking further as advertisers walk back the DEI-linked commitments they made in 2020. That's the backdrop. It's not why we're asking.

We know a request for support isn't why you came here. But without readers choosing to fund this work directly, the depth of reporting we can do at home and abroad shrinks along with everyone else's. If you're not in a position to give, that doesn't change how much we value you as a reader.

If you are able to, a recurring contribution does more for us than a single one-time gift, because it lets us plan the next investigation instead of just the next invoice. It takes about 30 seconds, no long form, no account. Thank you for continuing to support independent journalism and freedom of the press.

Back to top