Tyler, the Creator was arrested during SXSW week for allegedly being the forefront of a riot. If convicted, he could be looking at up to one year in prison and a $4,000 fine. Tsk Tsk! Hit the jump for more deets.
After his performance on the big stage in Austin, Texas, Tyler was sent to the big house. Police said that the WOLF expressed to a crowd of fans outside the SXSW venue to break down the barriers. Tyler was able to get out on a $25,000 bond, but went to twitter to lash out at some people who are saying that his incident is somehow in connection to the drunk driver car crash (in the gallery). It’s not the case, but the Odd Future member’s attorney has spoken up in his client’s defense.
Perry Q. Minton’s Statement:
At no time during the … concert did Tyler seek to incite or participate in riotous activity as has been reported in the press. It is clear from video clips and witness reports that the patrons and fans attending the show on that date were full of positive energy appropriate for this type of event and never exhibited any anger or aggression whatsoever…
For law enforcement or the media to describe the rush of fans through the gate and the subsequent benign, boisterous activity as a riot is an unfortunate and inaccurate description of what occurred.
Tyler was feeling bummed out after everything that went down:
ILL BE BACK THO AUSTIN WHEN EVERYTHING IS CHILL
— Tyler, The Creator (@fucktyler) March 14, 2014
