Black Eyed Pea Busted For DUI

INDUSTRY, Calif. (March 28, 2007) — Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a collision, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The 31-year-old hip-hop singer, whose real name is Jaime Luis Gomez, was taken into custody Tuesday morning after a collision in Industry, about 20 miles east of Los Angeles, said Los Angeles sheriff’s Lt. Mark Relyea.

According to reports, police were called to the scene of the crash where Gomez, 31, admitted to being one of the drivers.

Details about the crash, including who was at fault, were unavailable. No injuries were reported.

(Photo: Taboo’s mug shot)

Gomez was released Tuesday night with a citation for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a prescribed medication without a prescription and driving under the influence, Relyea said.

No court date was disclosed. Gomez was released after posting $5,000 bail.

The Grammy-winning Black Eyed Peas also include Fergie, will.i.am and apl.de.ap.

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