incident provoked by paparazzi

This just in: KANYE WEST has a bad temper. The rapper known for his award-show tantrums and blog screeds was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport. Here’s the story so far: Rapper Kanye West was arrested this morning at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of vandalism and his road manager was arrested on suspicion of vandalism and battery after the two men reportedly confronted a photographer and smashed the man’s camera, authorities said.

The incident took place about 7:50 a.m. outside the passenger security screening area in Terminal 4, said LAX spokeswoman Nancy Castles.

Initial reports said the incident involved “a commercial photographer, ‘paparazzi’ ” and a camera worth more than $10,000, according to Castles.

Castles said authorities were interviewing several witnesses. West was taken by police to the LAPD’s Pacific Division jail, where Castles said he was expected to be booked.

At least part of the incident was apparently filmed by a TMZ cameraman who was at the airport, the celebrity gossip website said this morning.

The incident caused delays of about 15 to 20 minutes for passengers waiting to get through security. People waiting in line could see West, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, standing at the top of the stairs with about 10 police officers nearby.

All I have to say is damn Kanye I didn’t know you were such a gangster. I’m really proud of you bro’! If I had tissue I’ll cry. But whatever you do next. Please be sure not to get shot nine times.

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