Kanye West is under investigation for battery after a confrontation with a photographer on Friday. The altercation led to him being named as a suspect in the case.
A video obtained by TMZ shows a visibly upset West confronting a woman who he claims was following him. The situation escalates as West can be heard saying “Stop with your cameras.” The woman replies “You’re a celebrity!”, which seems to anger West further, leading him to grab her phone and throw it onto the street.
The incident took place near a sports academy in Thousand Oaks, California, where West’s daughter was scheduled to play in a basketball game. West returned to his SUV, where his wife was waiting inside. Deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene at around 4:30 p.m. but West had already left. According to a law enforcement source, West is a suspect in a battery investigation, based on video evidence provided to the deputies.
The identity of the woman involved in the incident is currently unknown and it is uncertain whether she is a professional photographer. Additionally, it should be noted that West and his wife were seen shopping at a Balenciaga store earlier in the week, despite the brand previously ending their relationship with West due to his controversial statements.