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Big Tigger, longtime Atlanta radio personality and former host of BET’s Rap Cityhas been arrested for violence and child abuse.
According to Fulton County Jail records, Tigger — whose real name is Darian Morgan — was taken into custody Saturday and charged with battery and third-degree cruelty to children.
He was later released after posting a $10,000 bond.
The arrest comes just weeks after Morgan’s wife, Alicia Brown, publicly accused him of physically assaulting her during a domestic dispute.
Brown shared photos and videos on social media that appeared to show injuries she allegedly sustained during the incident. According to earlier reports, she was later transported to a hospital for treatment.
At the time, Morgan vehemently denied the allegations.
His lawyer said so TMZ that the allegations against the radio host were false.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the charges filed over the weekend stem from the same incident involving Brown.
So far, many details are unclear.
What is known is that Morgan, a fixture on Atlanta radio and a familiar face to hip-hop fans from his years as host Rap City, are now facing serious charges that could have significant legal ramifications.
On June 12, Morgan shared a post on social media addressing the allegations made by Brown.
“I want to say categorically that these claims and accusations that have been circulating about me are false, untrue, not happening, did not happen,” he said.
Neither Morgan nor his representatives have publicly commented on the arrest since the charges were filed.
On Monday, Morgan took to social media to share a message that read: “Life is a cruel teacher… She loves to give you the test first and the lesson later.”
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
