NEWARK — R & B singer Jeremih and two other men he was travelling with were arrested at Newark LIberty International Airport Friday after a member of his entourage attempted to pry open a jetway door to allow the performer on board the plane, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and published reports.

A Port Authority spokesman said Friday night that Jeremy Felton, 27, and a group that was traveling with him attempted to board a US Air flight to Phoenix about 1:35 p.m. Jeremy Felton is the “Birthday Sex” singer’s given name.

One member of the entourage boarded the flight and attempted to hold the jetway door open to admit Jeremih and another man who missed the last boarding call, the Port Authority spokesman said.

Along with Jeremih, who was charged with obstruction and disorderly conduct, police arrested Adam Woods, 27, and Dontate Cunningham, 26. Woods faces the same charges as Jeremih while Cunningham has been charged with defiant trespass.

All three were later released, the Port Authority said.

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