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Kanye West was reportedly named as a suspect in a battery report. According to TMZ, this occurred after a man allegedly sexually assaulted his wife, Bianca Censori.
According to the outlet, cops were informed after the rapper allegedly punched a man in the face on the evening of Tuesday, April 16. However, this occurred after the man allegedly “pushed or grabbed” Ye’s wife.
The out adds that Ye and Censori left the scene after the incident. Additionally, the man who allegedly grabbed Censori did not require medical treatment for his injuries.
TMZ adds that law enforcement reportedly planned to contact the rapper “for his side of the story.” Additionally, officers plan to speak to witnesses of the incident.
Social media users reacted to Ye being cited for battery in The Shade Room’s comment section. Many defended the rapper’s actions, explaining that he was properly defending his wife.
While Instagram user @tonybaker added, “I mean, that’s what he’s supposed to do”
While Instagram user @toluekundare added, “Doesn’t matter if she’s naked or not. Keep your damn hands to yourself!!”
Instagram user @the.mental.motivator wrote, “Protect women AT ALL COSTS, period.”
While Instagram user @dwightholtjr added, “Ummm did I read right. He struck a man who grabbed his wife… what’s the problem here”
According to TMZ, a representative for Ye reached out to the outlet on Wednesday evening with additional information about the alleged incident.
“‘Grabbed’ is grossly inadequate as a description of what happened. Bianca was physically assaulted,” the statement reads. “The assailant didn’t merely collide into her. He put his hands under her dress, directly on her body, he grabbed her waist, he spun her around, and then he blew her kisses. She was battered and sexually assaulted.”
No additional information about the alleged incident has been reported at this time. However, Ye and Censori were seen the day after, on Wednesday, April 17.
At the time, the pair were recorded walking through Disneyland.
