Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami and subsequently charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery, according to TMZ. The arrest took place on Thursday morning, with the artist currently being held on $5000 bond for the felony charge and $1000 bond for the misdemeanor.
According to an update from TMZ, Rick Ross actually surrendered himself to the police. He was accused by a former girlfriend of hitting her on August 28, stemming from an alleged jealous rage. The woman claims Ross took issue with a photo she was tagged in on social media.
Subsequently, Ross allegedly slapped her, and then struck her every time she denied being in a secret relationship with another man. The woman also alleges that she was choked and slammed into a wall as Ross grabbed her ponytail.
These allegations were made to police in a phone call on Tuesday, and are consistent with the account given by Jazzma Kendrick over the weekend. However, police have not confirmed if the alleged victim is, indeed, Kendrick.
Rick Ross Arrested
At this time, Rick Ross has pleaded not guilty to both charges. However, he currently remains behind bars and has already posed for a mugshot, where he was seen wearing a colorful floral shirt.
TMZ reports that the artist's legal team is in the midst of working to get him released. This remains a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest details.
