Rising hip-hop artist Nino Paid, born Jacquan Andrews, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in his home state of Maryland on July 24, 2025. The specific charges against the 23-year-old rapper have not been disclosed, and law enforcement has yet to release an official statement, leaving fans and the music industry awaiting further details.
A native of Landover, Maryland, Andrews gained recognition for his raw lyrics and authentic storytelling. His breakout 2023 single, “Pain & Possibilities,” led to a record deal with Signal Records, a partner of Columbia Records and Sony Music. He followed this success with two albums, Can’t Go Bacc (2024) and Love Me as I Am (2025), and was recently named to the 2025 XXL Freshman Class for his unfiltered approach to personal struggles.
Andrews has previously been open about his troubled youth, which included serving 18 months in juvenile detention for robbery and auto theft. While these experiences heavily influenced his music, it remains unclear whether his recent arrest is connected to past incidents or involves new allegations.
News of the arrest first circulated on social media, but no confirmed details have emerged. The involvement of the U.S. Marshals, an agency typically tasked with high-priority federal apprehensions, has intensified speculation about the seriousness of the situation.
