On the same day that rapper Waka Flocka Flame was reportedly busted for bringing a loaded gun to the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the TSA's official Instagram account posted a photo that very well might be Waka's actual pistol.
Here's the post:
#TSACatch - This 5.7X28mm pistol was discovered in a carry-on bag today at the #Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (#ATL) International Airport. It was loaded with 29 rounds plus one in the chamber. This could have been legally packed in checked baggage. Learn more about traveling with firearms at TSA.gov.
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#TSACatch - This 5.7X28mm pistol was discovered in a carry-on bag today at the #Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (#ATL) International Airport. It was loaded with 29 rounds plus one in the chamber. This could have been legally packed in checked baggage. Learn more about traveling with firearms at TSA.gov.
VIBE made the catch this weekend, and made the inference that the gun belonged to Waka.
His mother — who doubles as his rep — is labeling it "a big mistake," and said it's not really Waka's fault. You see, he and his wife, Tammy Rivera, are in the process of moving, and their things are confusingly strewn about the home. So Waka didn't realize he grabbed the wrong bag.
In early September, Waka made headlines after his Rivera posted a compromising photo with the rapper on her Instagram page.
The Atlanta rapper can be seen holding a gun in the candid shot — a direct violation of Waka's current probation terms.
Taking the thing to airport is obviously a much worse offense.
