For example, in 2019, rapper Lil Pump was arrested and charged with marijuana possession after he posted a music video on YouTube in which he was seen smoking weed. Lil Pump was later found guilty of the charge and sentenced to probation.
In addition to legal consequences, rappers who are caught smoking weed in music videos may also face negative publicity and backlash from fans and the general public. This can damage their reputation and make it more difficult for them to obtain future work.