Kanye West arrested
Kanye West was arrested earlier this morning at LAX after basically jumping a paparazzo. Apparently Kanye didn't want his picture taken so he "rushed" a photographer, took his camera, and smashed it to the ground. TMZ videographer "Erik" caught it all on tape which didn't sit well with Kanye's assistant, who then grabbed the camera and smashed it to the ground. TMZ continues:
Erik says Kanye then tried to leave to board his plane, but cops stopped him before he got to security. The cops then interviewed Erik, the still photog, Kanye and his assistant. This is where it gets crazy. The cops asked Erik if he videotaped the incident and Erik said he had. That's when Kanye lunged toward him and said, "Give me the fucking videotape." Cops had to restrain Kanye as he tried coming at Erik. (Source)
LAX spokesman Marshall Lowe told People:
"Mr. West was arrested at 7:51 a.m. outside the passenger screening area by airport police on charges of vandalism. Initial reports say this incident involved a paparazzo and a camera valued at more than $10,000. In addition, Mr. West's road manager was arrested for vandalism and battery. Several witnesses are being interviewed by police. West and his manager are being transported to an LAPD station where they're expected to be booked." (Source)
Being arrested is a pretty shitty way to miss your flight. One time I missed a flight because I overslept. Most exciting story ever? Yes, yes it is.
UPDATE: Now with video!
[WENN]
Ill bet ya President Bush had something to do with this...cause you know he hates Black People..isn't that right Kanye? You wacko!!
What a fucking douche.
I would hope he gets stuck in some cell with a bunch of real convicts and gets ass-raped. But sadly he mostly will not see a jail cell or a real inmates/convicts
i would get mad too, you all know paparazzos sometimes call "celebs" names en make them mad or ask stupid questions, but i wouldnt break the camera i would just take the roll inside :P
It amazes me how dumb some people are! On September 11th of all days, really, really dumb.
And yet another violent black male gets arrested...
Can we have an actual "news" story?
Guess he'll have to see his plane too! Ha, you can take these ghetto bro's out of the hood, but you take get the hood out of these losers.
I love Kanye. Photogs go too damn far.
why should he 'go to jail' for breaking a camera? Nuts. People do BAD THINGS to other people and NEVER see the inside of a jail cell. I like Kanye's music too, but he needs some anger management or some paid thugs to do his dirty work. Also shows how soft the photogs are 'he bwoke my camewa!' pussies!
*in a cocky manner*: "LAX security hates Black people!" Ugh! :-( Just FOAD, Kayne. Go join your mother, for god sakes.
I only wish I was there with Kanye and his BG to help smash up a few more cameras! The paps are OUT OF CONTROL.
Good on him. I'd do the same of I was in his position.
To anyone who thinks he should go to jail. you're an idiot, jail should be reserved for real crimes. All he should get is a fine and have to pay for the price of the camera.
He should have just taken out the film or memory card and broken that.