#PlayboiCarti 's Lawyer Says Rapper Was Falsely Accused After Arrest For All Felonies

Playboi Carti's Lawyer Says Rapper Was Falsely Accused After Arrest For All Felonies

Attorney for Playboi Carti has declared his client innocent after being arrested on all felony charges stemming from an incident in December. TMZ reports that the Whole Lotta Red rapper grabbed his pregnant girlfriend by the throat, choked her, and pushed her until she could barely breathe.

TMZ Reports

Recently, TMZ reported the arrest of Carti for aggravated assault. An affidavit states the incident occurred in December when the rapper, real name Jordan Carter, allegedly attacked his pregnant girlfriend. At 14 weeks gestation at the time, she told police Carti began attacking her and holding her neck until she could no longer breathe; further adding to her fear that it might have been fatal during their altercation.

According to TMZ, The Whole Lotta Red artist was arrested on felony aggravated assault charges following the incident. When cops arrived on the scene they noted visible injuries to her neck, chest and back.

After being released on bond, Carti was sought out by his lawyer, Brian Steel. Mr. Steel denies all accusations made against his client and maintains that he was "falsely accused" in court.

Carti's attorney has stated that the case against him will be dismissed. He had been in contact with the Fulton County District Attorney office and is confident that there won't be any prosecution or litigation.

Although Carti has yet to respond publicly to the rumours, his former girlfriend Iggy Azalea has addressed them via Twitter. Although she has not named Carti specifically, she appears to have labeled him as a "serious abuser" in multiple tweets.

Azalea previously had relationships with Blac Chyna and Carti, who is currently dating another woman. Together they have a son.

Iggy Azalea has reportedly responded to reports of Playboi Carti being arrested for aggravated assault by taking to social media hours after it broke. While she didn't directly address the reports, she did take to her followers' accounts on Instagram in an effort to warn them.

Azalea issued a series of tweets to her fans warning them about Carti and his alleged crimes against women, asserting that she had "done it." She concluded the post with the message, "Warn you," before wishing her followers a joyous Valentine's Day.

Carti has yet to respond to the rumors, but his lawyer, Brian Steel, denies them. He's in contact with the Fulton County District Assistant Attorney's office and believes that all allegations against him will be cleared up soon.

Police Arrest Carti

After Carti was arrested for allegedly chokeng his pregnant girlfriend, her lawyer announced that the case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation.

According to TMZ, Carti was arrested in late December on a felony assault charge after his then-girlfriend called police. She claimed they had been fighting over a paternity test when the argument escalated into physical abuse that left her fearing for her life.

She attempted to free herself from his grasp, but he continued to choke her until she was gasping for breath. When a witness intervened to break things up, she ran back to her car and used its SOS feature to call police.

On arrival, police discovered visible injuries to the woman's neck, chest and back. She told them she believed she was going to die when Carti allegedly grabbed her by the throat and choked her, according to TMZ.

At the time of the alleged incident, she and the rapper had been in a relationship for two years and she was 14 weeks pregnant, according to her statement.

At some point during the fight, she claims she initiated the conversation that turned into an argument. After she managed to escape from Carti's grasp, someone tried to break up the altercation but she was still held hostage by him. Subsequently, he attacked her again, according to reports.

He then shoved her and choked her until she was unable to breathe, according to police reports. Once freed, she ran to her car but he was still waiting for her. He attempted to pull her out of the vehicle while covering her mouth as she activated the SOS feature on her vehicle.

At the scene, she reported injuries to her neck, chest and back from being pushed and choked. She expressed fear for her life and believed Carti had committed suicide.

Carti's lawyer, Brian Steel, insists the rapper was falsely accused and the case will be dismissed. According to his communication with the Fulton County District Attorney's office, this case will be dismissed without prosecution or litigation." Iggy Azalea appears to have responded to these accusations in a public way.

Carti’s Lawyer Says He Was Falsely Accused

TMZ reports that Carti's lawyer has now issued a statement, asserting his client was "falsely accused." Additionally, they've been in contact with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office regarding the case.

According to an arrest affidavit, the incident occurred in December. According to the woman, she and Carti (real name Jordan Carter) had been having a heated argument over paternity when things got physical. She claims Carti grabbed her by the throat and shoved her until she was gasping for air; at which point she fled into her car where he allegedly attacked her again while she attempted to call police using its SOS feature.

Police arrived on the scene to find visible marks on her neck, chest and back. She told them she thought she would die during the struggle.

She claims a witness intervened to break up the fight, but Carti was caught again as she ran back to her car where she says he started attacking her again. She claims he tried to pull her out of the car and cover her mouth as she desperately called for help using the SOS feature on her phone.

He was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, a felony. Online jail records show Carti was booked and released in December last year on charges including aggravated assault and hindering persons making emergency telephone calls.

Complex reached out to Carti's lawyer, Brian Steel, who insisted his client was innocent and that there would be no prosecution or litigation. Additionally, Steel mentioned he has been in contact with the Fulton County District Attorney's Office about this matter in hopes it will be dismissed as soon as possible.

Carti’s Lawyer Says Case Will Be Dismissed

According to his lawyer, Playboi Carti (real name Jordan Terrell Carter) will have the case against him dismissed after being arrested in December for allegedly chokeng his pregnant girlfriend. Editors at TMZ report that Carter was accused of assaulting and strangling his partner during an argument on December 20.

At 14 weeks pregnant, she reported a physical fight between herself and Carti that escalated from an argument over paternity tests into physical violence. After a witness intervened, the woman ran to her car where Carti allegedly attacked her again: pushing her into bushes, seizing her by the throat and holding her down until she could barely breathe.

At the time of police arrival, her injuries were evident and she believed that she would die during the assault. Attempting to use the car's SOS feature to call for help, he threw her out and covered her mouth as she attempted to do so.

She managed to flee, but when she returned home, Carti attacked her again. He shoved her into bushes and held her neck until she couldn't breathe again.

When help arrived, officers noticed visible marks on her neck, back and chest. The woman revealed she'd been in a relationship with Carti for two years and had lived with him since July 2022.

According to her arrest affidavit, Carti grabbed her by the throat and shoved her into bushes until she couldn't breathe. When she managed to escape back to her car, Carti once again held onto her throat while disabling any SOS features on her phone.

Brian Steel, Carti's lawyer, claims his client was falsely accused and will have the case dismissed without prosecution or litigation. The hip-hop star has previously been linked to Blac Chyna and Iggy Azalea; with whom he shares a son named Onyx Kelly. Additionally, there is an extensive history of domestic violence including a 2017 incident where he was arrested on misdemeanor battery charges after an argument with his then-girlfriend at LAX airport.