Sandy Springs, GA – A felony warrant has been issued for Offset’s arrest in response to a video him hitting a fan’s phone out his hand last Monday (April 22) went viral.
TMZ broke the news Thursday (May 2) announcing the fan involved kept true to his promise to move forward with charges. The $800 price tag the iPhone bumps up the severity the situation to a federal charge damage to property against the Migos member.
Offset was said to be leaving a Target in Sandy Springs, Georgia when Junior Gibbons, the fan taking a video selfie, asks, “What’s up, Offset?” The Grammy-nominated rapper was clearly unamused.
Gibbons claims after the incident occurred Offset told him to “Get the fuck out my face” leaving the fan’s phone screen cracked on the ground, he filed a police report last Friday (April 26).
Unfortunately, the charges come at a complex time for the Georgia native who recently reunited with his estranged father 23 years and is also facing a separate felony charge for possession a firearm.