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YG arrested for misdemeanor DUI as rapper’s lawyer vows to dispute charges

YG arrested for misdemeanor DUI as rapper’s lawyer vows to dispute charges

The rapper was handcuffed by police after they discovered him outside his car and allegedly ran over a curb



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<p>Californian rapper YG was arrested in California on Tuesday on suspicion of driving under the influence.</p>
<p>The Burbank City Jail confirmed to PEOPLE that YG, born Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, was booked on Oct. 1 for misdemeanor DUI. TMZ was the first to report the incident, and numerous media outlets citing police reported that the rapper was handcuffed after police discovered him standing outside his car. that he had run over a curb.</p>
<p>“We will dispute the allegations, and that is exactly what they are: just allegations,” the “Who Do You Love?” The rapper’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, told PEOPLE when reached for comment.</p>
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