Cudi was in an altercation leaving him tasered and apprehended by authorities, according to multiple sources. The rapper apparently was involved in a fight or altercation while at a Reebok party in Phoenix, Arizona. Much of the music industry is in the city celebrating the NBA's popular All-Star weekend. Eyewitnesses said he physically and verbally confronted a pair of Reebok employees. The artist was booked by the
apparel company to perform at the venue. (
All Hip Hop)
However, hip-hop personality
Angele Yee reportedly spoke toone of the event's employees who, like Cudi, debunked these claims.
"I'm here, several people are saying why it all happened," Yee wrote unmodified on Twitter. " He didn't want to wear Reebok, finally took off his Jordans, then told chick 'D*mn I put them on now can I get a drink b*tch" and dude from Reebok stepped in and it got broken up. Cops cuffed him outside...Just interviewed a Reebok employee, he was handcuffed, not arrested." (
Angela Yee's Twitter)
Cudi is known for
his work and collaborations with
Kanye West.
Currently the hottest new hip-hop artist in the United States, Kid Cudi has signed to
Kanye West's label, is featured on the star's new album and has been supporting him on tour. Like his mentor, the 23-year-old, from Cleveland, Ohio is at the adventurous end of rap and his single "Day 'N' Nite" bridges the gap between dance and urban. (
BBC News)