Rapper and actress Eve has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Tmz.com reports that Eve was driving in Hollywood around 2:45 AM Thursday when she crashed her gold Maserati into the centre divider and totalled the front of her car.

Witnesses say Eve was said to be "visibly upset" as she was handcuffed and led into a police car. There were apparently two people in the car with Eve at the time.

Eve left Los Angeles County Jail after posting bail, where she covered her face as she was picked up by a car.

It is believed that Oscar winner Sean Penn visited the prison to check in on the star. Police sources tell TMZ, "He came to see how Eve was doing."