Big Tigger Mug Shot Released After Battery, Child Cruelty Charges
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Big Tigger, the longtime radio personality and former BET "Rap City" host, was arrested in Georgia on charges of battery and third-degree cruelty to children following a domestic dispute with his wife.
- The incident reportedly occurred in May at their Sandy Springs home, stemming from an argument over text messages Tigger allegedly exchanged with a female co-worker.
- During the confrontation, Tigger allegedly tackled his wife while trying to retrieve his cellphone, which she was attempting to take from him, according to police records.
- The cruelty to children charge is related to Tigger's 13-year-old son being present and hearing the altercation.
- Tigger was booked into Fulton County Jail, posted $10,000 in bonds, and was released the same day; the arrest follows recent public discussions about his personal life.
