Kanye West under investigation after being accused of punching fan

The rapper had a verbal exchange with the individual who was attempting to get his autograph when the encounter escalated into a physical altercation. Photo: Reuters

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated for criminal battery by Los Angeles police after he allegedly punched a fan who asked for his autograph outside a downtown nightclub early Thursday (Jan 13), authorities said.

Ye is alleged to have pushed and punched a fan about 3am near the members-only Soho Warehouse in the 1000 block of South Sante Fe Avenue, according to law enforcement sources. Ye had a verbal exchange with the individual who was attempting to get his autograph when the encounter escalated into a physical altercation.