Rick Ross arrested in Miami on domestic violence charges

Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in Miami on domestic violence and battery charges, according to jail records.

Good Morning America reported that the 50-year-old rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Miami-Dade County jail on two battery charges.

One of the charges is battery by strangulation, while both charges are listed in jail records as involving domestic violence.

Authorities had not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident at the time of the report. Information about the identity of the alleged victim was also not immediately available.

Ross is known for songs including “Hustlin’” and has built a prominent career in hip-hop since emerging in the 2000s.

The arrest was reported on October 1, with Good Morning America describing the matter as a developing story and saying information would be provided as it became available.

No further details about court proceedings or legal representation were immediately provided in the initial report.