Kanye West was arrested after SNL on suspicion of vandalism after allegedly getting into a fight with a photographer and smashing the latter’s expensive camera to the ground. The incident took place at the American Airlines terminal in Los Angeles International Airport, where a still photographer was attempting to capture images of Kanye.
What Happened?
According to reports, Kanye confronted the photographer and slammed his camera to the ground. TMZ recorded the incident, which shows Kanye snatching away the camera while wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and having his bodyguard/road manager in red. Both Kanye and Crowley then smashed both the light and camera onto the ground.
The broken camera was worth $10,000, leading to charges of vandalism against Kanye. His tour manager was also detained during this incident but released later after posting bail and Kanye West was arrested after SNL.
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Dave Chappelle Addresses Controversy Surrounding Kanye West
In an opening monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL), comedian Dave Chappelle addressed Donald Trump, midterm elections, and controversy surrounding rapper/businessman Kanye “Ye” West’s antisemitic remarks.
Chappelle attacked West for believing he was untouchable until Adidas fired him due to his string of antisemitic comments on social media. Ironically enough, Nazis founded Adidas themselves; even they were offended by what he said.
He also touched upon Kyrie Irving’s recent suspension from Brooklyn Nets for sharing an antisemitic documentary called Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America.
Isaiah Lee Also Arrested During Show
Isaiah Lee reportedly stabbed comedian Dave Chappelle onstage at Hollywood Bowl last year before being charged with attempted murder for stabbing his roommate at a transitional housing facility in December 2020. He was identified partly because of publicity following that initial attack.
On May 3rd this year, Lee rushed onto stage during one of Chappelle’s stand-up performances at the Hollywood Bowl and tackled him. He was arrested for this incident as well.
Conclusion
Kanye West was arrested after SNL because of vandalism at LAX has caused quite a stir in the media, with many people expressing their opinions on his behavior. Dave Chappelle’s SNL monologue also added fuel to the fire by addressing Kanye’s controversial remarks and actions. Meanwhile, Isaiah Lee’s attack on Chappelle during one of his shows highlights the need for better security measures to protect performers from such incidents in the future.
