Baby Marijuana Charge Trial in Octomber

Cash Money Records' CEO rapper Bryan "Birdman" Williams pleaded not guilty to possession of marijuana charges during a preliminary hearing yesterday (July 29) in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Williams and 15 others were charged with possession of marijuana after police stopped his RV last November on Interstate 81 for making an improper lane change, forcing a tractor trailer in the emergency lane.

A search of the vehicle allegedly found a pound of marijuana in the RV the trash, as well as a number of weapons.

Williams, his brother Ronald "Slim" Williams, 18 years of age and 13 other people were charged with possession of more than ½ of marijuana.

In subsequent interviews after his arrest, Williams, who was on the road promoting his album 5 Star G, admitted to possession of marijuana, but denied possessing a pound.

Yesterday, three group members also charged with possession of marijuana failed to appear in court and bank quickly issued orders for his arrest.

Williams and the group is scheduled to go to trial in October.