The 44-year-old rapper was booked into the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia on a charge of child support contempt, reported TMZ.
Celebrity photographer Freddy-O, who was present during the incident said, "After Scarface exited the stage heading back to the celebrity trailers there were 10 sheriffs waiting to arrest him. Sources revealed that Scarface had a warrant and he was not supposed to leave the state of Texas."
"Scarface was so concerned about accepting his award and not disappointing his fans, he risked being arrested."