Police: Atlanta singer Jacquees arrested after driving 116 mph

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Singer and songwriter Jacquees was arrested in the early morning hours on Thursday after he was clocked driving 116 mph, police said.

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Atlanta native Jacquees, whose legal name is Rodriquez Broadnax, was driving a 2007 Bentley Continental around 3 a.m. when an officer used his speed detection device to clock the car going 116 mph on Interstate 85 Northbound.

While the car was being pulled over police said they noticed something being thrown out of the window. Police later discovered the object thrown was marijuana and ultimately recovered of a total of 3 grams. 

Authorities charged Jacquees with speeding, reckless driving, littering and possession of a controlled substance.