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Rapper Scarface arrested after BET Hip Hop awards

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Rapper Scarface was arrested just minutes after he walked off the stage from accepting I Am Hip Hop Award at the taping of 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards.

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."
 

Freddy-O also noted that Snoop Dogg who hosted the event was really concerned about his fellow rapper.

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First Published: Oct 12 2015 | 10:07 AM IST

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