WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Friday, December 23 in the City of West Hollywood, rapper Tyler, The Creator, was arrested on vandalism charges after allegedly destroying a soundboard at the Roxy Theatre. He was performing with his group Odd Future at the time.

Rapper Tyler, The Creator arrested on vandalism charges. Photo courtesy of BrunoMarsRTs Twitter Page.

Authorities at the Roxy Theatre called for the deputy officials to arrive at the scene.  According to reports, as the rapper (whose real name is Tyler Gregory Okonma) was being arrested, several members from the crowd tried to attack deputies. No one was injured and no arrests were made but additional deputies were called to the scene to clear up the Sunset Strip area.

The American-born rapper is also a record producer, video director, graphic artist, and fashion designer. Originally from the Los Angeles area, he is the leader of the alternative collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA). On December 25, 2009 Tyler self-released his first album shockingly entitled "Bastard."  A couple of years later, he released a music video for “Yonkers” which was the first single from his second album "Goblin." The album was released on May 10, 2011.

Tyler, 20, is supposedly scheduled for a 2012 release of his third album, "Wolf." Reportedly, the album will contain instrumentals that he has created since the age of 15. Tyler recently won “Best New Artist” for “Yonkers” at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. He also won “Rookie of The Year” and “Must Follow Artist” awards for MTV as well.

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