Atlanta rapper 21 Savage has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, CNN is reporting. The 26-year-old artist, named Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was detained Sunday morning after being accused of overstaying a visa. Agents say he's actually from the United Kingdom.

ICE says that Abraham-Joseph entered the U.S. legally in July 2005 when he was a minor, but failed to depart under the terms of his nonimmigrant visa. According to ICE, when his visa expired in July 2016, he became unlawfully present in the U.S.

"Mr. Abraham-Joseph is presently in ICE custody in Georgia and has been placed into removal proceedings before the federal immigration courts," ICE said in a statement. "ICE will now await the outcome of his case before a federal immigration judge to determine future actions."

Abraham-Joseph's lawyer says they are working on securing his release after he was arrested in a targeted sting operation.

"We are working diligently to get Mr. Abraham-Joseph out of detention while we work with the authorities to clear up any misunderstandings," Dina LaPolt said in a statement to CNN. "Mr. Abraham-Joseph is a role model to the young people in this country, especially in Atlanta, Georgia, and is actively working in the community leading programs to help underprivileged youths in financial literacy."

The rapper—who is nominated for two Grammy Awards—publicly declares himself as an Atlanta-based artist.

In the days before his arrest, 21 Savage was back in Atlanta performing before the Super Bowl for the Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.

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