50 Cent arrested in St Kitts

BASSETERRE – America rapper 50 Cent was arrested here early Sunday following his performance at the St Kitts Music Festival late Saturday.


The police report that the rapper whose real name is Curtis James Jackson III, was arrested in his dressing room at the Warner Park stadium and taken to the Basseterre police station where he charged with Making use of Indecent Language.

His bodyguard Bajar Walter who was slapped with the same charge was also charged with obstruction.

The police report that the rapper was cooperative, however Walter was not pleased and attempted to intervene. The two were granted bail in the amount of EC$5 000 (One EC dollar =US$0.37 cents) each with two sureties.


According to media reports, prior to taking the stage, the police advised Jackson’s manager about the country’s laws concerning the use of indecent language and indicated that they would be obliged to arrest him if he broke the law.

In 2003, another American rapper DMX, was arrested for using profanity during a St Kitts Music Festival performance.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was then released on bail of EC$1000. (CMC)