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Kanye West Is Being Investigated For An Alleged Battery In Los Angeles

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Kanye West is being investigated for battery after an alleged late-night encounter with a fan.

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Variety confirmed the news about the investigation, which centers around the early hours of Thursday morning outside of the Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles.

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TMZ claims that Kanye reportedly got into an argument with a male fan, whom he pushed and then punched, knocking him to the ground.

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In a video obtained by the outlet, Kanye can be heard yelling, "Did y'all say that or not? Did y'all say that or not? 'Cause that's what happened right fucking now."

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LAPD spokesperson Redina Puentes confirmed the incident, noting that a report was taken at the site, but no arrests have been made.

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Kanye has now been named as a suspect in the case, which is being investigated as misdemeanor battery.

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If he's convicted, the crime carries a maximum jail sentence of six months.

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Representatives for Kanye haven not yet released a statement.

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