Tyga arrested: Rapper turns himself in to LAPD for felony domestic violence

Why was Tyga arrested? Details scarce on reason for charge; rapper booked under legal name, Michael Stevenson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
LOS ANGELES -- Rapper Tyga has been booked in connection with a domestic violence incident after he surrendered at the LAPD Hollywood division Tuesday morning.

The 31-year-old was booked under his real name, Michael Stevenson, for felony domestic violence on $50,000 bail, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. He is anticipated to bail out immediately.

The department said no one expected him to walk in.

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The only thing known is that he was involved in a domestic violence incident on Monday, a source told Eyewitness News.

"Due to confidentiality, no information regarding the victim is being released," the LAPD said in a statement.
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