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A US rapper who penned a song called "Sell Drugz" has been charged with selling drugs.

Michael Persaud, who performs under the name Montana Millz, was arrested in Pennsylvania following a police sting.

The 29-year-old and a female accomplice, named Tiffany Victoria Irizarry, are accused of selling 70 bags of heroin to an undercover officer during a month-long investigation, the Lebanon County district attorney claimed.

The prosecutor added police raided the couple’s hotel room and found more than two ounces of the Class A drug, worth about 11,500 dollars (£9,400).

The duo, both from Johnston, Rhode Island, have been remanded in custody.

Fox News reported Persaud was charged with nine drug-related charges, including possession with intent to deliver, possession of heroin, criminal use of communication facility, and criminal conspiracy.

While Irzarry faces seven charges including possession with intent to deliver, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal conspiracy.

Investigators said other songs from Persaud's online mix tape include tracks entitled "Gun Play" and "Armed and Ready".