Kanye West Named Prime Suspect In LA Battery Case

Kanye West can’t seem to stay away from controversy. The Chicago rapper has been named the prime suspect in a battery case involving a Los Angeles man. According to TMZ, West punched the man in the face after he pushed and/or shoved West’s wife, Bianca Censori. The couple fled the scene afterwards, and will be questioned by the police alongside several key witnesses. The altercation reportedly took place on Tuesday, April 16.

TMZ confirms that the man in question did not have to receive medical treatment for his injuries. This is not the first time that Kanye West has been connected to battery charges. He was sued for assault and battery in January after a fan asked for an autograph on the street. The “Carnival” rapper allegedly said he was going to make a “f**king example” out of the fan, and struck him several times. The fan claimed he was “severely injured” as a result.

West was hit with battery charges the same exact month, when he got into an altercation with an LA photographer. The rapper accused the woman of following him and proceeded to snatch her cell phone from her hand before throwing it into the street.

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Kanye West Was Also Criticized For His Disneyland Visit

West’s latest battery case comes hot on the heels of his controversial Disneyland visit. The rapper went to the “Happiest Place on Earth” with his wife on April 16, but Censori’s wardrobe let to outcry from fans. Censori wore bandages on her feet instead of shoes as the duo traversed through the amusement park with their entourage. The bandages were technically in compliance with Disneyland’s dress code, which prohibits bare feet, but fans online were still puzzled. West and Censori have drawn repeated criticisms for their fashion choices, with some blaming the former’s “controlling” nature.

West has repeatedly deflected criticisms of his public behavior. In February, the rapper hopped on Instagram Live to talk about his relationship with Censori. “Ima post my wife as much as I want bro,” he told viewers. “It makes me happy. Some people don’t want you to be happy, they want you to make them happy I decided to make myself happy and I’m happy with that.”

West’s team has not released a statement regarding the battery case.

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