Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Alleged Domestic Violence Charges After Ex
Rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach on charges of battery and domestic violence following accusations from his ex-girlfriend. He has pleaded not guilty and is currently out on bond awaiting an October arraignment.
Why it matters
The arrest of a high-profile public figure on domestic violence charges brings renewed attention to the prevalence of intimate partner violence in the entertainment industry.
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Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach on charges of battery and domestic violence, according to a report from Page Six .
Rick Ross is arrested in Miami Beach on alleged battery and other charges. Photo source: Rick Ross Source: Facebook The American rapper and music mogul, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, was taken into custody in the coastal Florida city.
Ross’ arrest comes after his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, recently accused him of physical assault during their romantic relationship.
The Grammy nominee reportedly turned himself into police on Thursday, October 1, 2026, after his ex-romantic partner called the police on Tuesday and reported the alleged crime, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
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