ICE says that the rapper, whose real name is Shayaabin Abraham-Joseph, is a resident of the United Kingdom, according to Cox. The agency alleges that he entered the US legally in July 2005, when he was a minor, but subsequently failed to depart under the terms of his nonimmigrant visa. ICE says Abraham-Joseph became unlawfully present when his visa expired in July 2006.
CNN has reached out to a representative for Abraham-Joseph but hasn't heard back.
"Mr. Abraham-Joseph is presently in ICE custody in Georgia and has been placed into removal proceedings before the federal immigration courts," ICE said in a statement. "ICE will now await the outcome of his case before a federal immigration judge to determine future actions."
Abraham-Joseph was also convicted on felony drug charges in October 2014 in Fulton County, Georgia, ICE said.
Cox said Abraham-Joseph was arrested in a targeted sting.
21 Savage features on the song "Rockstar" by Post Malone, which was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Rap Performance at the Grammys.
The Atlanta-based rapper released his album "Issa Album" in 2017, featuring the hit song "Bank Account." His second album "I Am > I Was" was released in December 2018. He has also released a collaborative album with Offset and Metro Boomin named "Without Warning" in October 2017.
This is a developing story.
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