Big Boi is facing drug charges after he was arrested by police in Miami on Sunday. The OutKast rapper, born Antwan Patton, was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, reports TMZ. According to the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department, he was found with ecstasy pills, MDMA powder, Viagra, and drug paraphernalia. He reportedly did not have a prescription for the Viagra. Customs and border patrol dogs busted the Atlanta MC, 36, as he was exiting a cruise ship. He had been vacationing with his family and fellow OutKast member Andr© 3000. Big Boi was booked into jail at 1:35 p.m. EST. Bonds totaling $16,000 were set, reports CNN. As of 5:30pm, Big Boi was released on bond.
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