Hip-hop stars LIL’ WAYNE and JA RULE have been arrested on separate gun possession charges in New York.

Lil’ Wayne – real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr – was arrested in Manhattan shortly after his performance at the Beacon Theater on Sunday night.

Police said Carter was found carrying a .40 caliber pistol after he was stopped for smoking marijuana.

In a separate incident, rapper Ja Rule – real name Jeffrey Atkins – and two associates were arrested in Manhattan for speeding. A .40 caliber pistol was also found inside his vehicle.

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