Rapper Erica Banks Arrested in Georgia on Drug-Distribution Charges

Rapper Erica Banks was arrested Monday after police found drugs during a traffic stop in Georgia. The 27-year-old artist was riding as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Amani Dirton when officers from Brookhaven Police Department pulled the car over — officers allegedly noticed the license plate was covered. During a search, officers reportedly found numerous ecstasy pills in Erica Banks’ purse, plus “several packets” of marijuana on Dirton. Banks was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute. Dirton faces multiple charges, including theft by receiving stolen property, improper display of a license plate, and marijuana-distribution charges. This marks a second legal incident for Banks this year — in August, she was arrested at the Atlanta airport after TSA officers reportedly found a stolen handgun in her carry-on. She has not yet commented publicly on the most recent arrest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support.© 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media.Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.comViews expressed are those of the hosts and guests.Support the show by subscribing, rating, and sharing.Spate Radio Podcast Founded in 2007