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US rap star Kanye West has been arrested on suspicion of vandalism after a row with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. | US rap star Kanye West has been arrested on suspicion of vandalism after a row with a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport. |
News agency Associated Press said the incident happened before he cleared a security screening at the airport. | News agency Associated Press said the incident happened before he cleared a security screening at the airport. |
An airport spokesman told BBC 1Xtra police also arrested the rapper's bodyguard, who has not been identified. | An airport spokesman told BBC 1Xtra police also arrested the rapper's bodyguard, who has not been identified. |
A camera valued at $10,000 (£5,709) had been broken, he said, adding police were talking to witnesses. | A camera valued at $10,000 (£5,709) had been broken, he said, adding police were talking to witnesses. |
Kanye West played at the MTV Video Music Awards this week | Kanye West played at the MTV Video Music Awards this week |
Mr West had been due to board an American Airlines flight when the incident occurred. | Mr West had been due to board an American Airlines flight when the incident occurred. |
Airport spokesman Albert Rodriguez said: "West and the other man are currently in custody with airport police. | Airport spokesman Albert Rodriguez said: "West and the other man are currently in custody with airport police. |
"They're expected to be transported to Los Angeles Police Department's Pacific division where they will be booked." | |
Earlier this week, he performed at the MTV Music Video Awards in Los Angeles, a year after complaining about failing to win a single prize at the event. | Earlier this week, he performed at the MTV Music Video Awards in Los Angeles, a year after complaining about failing to win a single prize at the event. |
He has also been nominated for best international act at the UK's Mobo awards. | He has also been nominated for best international act at the UK's Mobo awards. |