US rapper YG has been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of robbery – just days before his scheduled performance at the Grammy Awards .
The LA County Sheriff’s department said they arrived with a search warrant at the 29-year-old’s home on Friday 24 January.
The artist, born Keenon Jackson, was released at around 9pm (5pm GMT) the same day after being held on a $250,000 (£191,000) bail, according to Sky News .
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YG is known for tracks including “Go Loko” and “Toot it and Boot it”.
He was scheduled to perform at the 2020 Grammys this Sunday on 26 January with fellow artists John Legend and Meek Mill , as part of a tribute to his late collaborator Nipsey Hussle .
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Janelle Monae wore a Jean Paul Gaultier dress and statement hat
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Aida Cuevas wore a multi-coloured poncho on the red carpet
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Kendra Erika arrived in a flowing black gown
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Miley Cyrus chose a black Mugler pantsuit and accessorised with black and gold heels
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Hennessy Carolina wore a statement orange outfit with billowing sleeves
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Natasha Lyonne wore a black sequin dress on the red carpet
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Tracee Ellis Ross wore a lime green Ralph & Russo jacket and matching pants
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Andra Day chose a purple tutu
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Alex Rodriguez chose a purple and teal tuxedo jacket for the red carpet, alongside Jennifer Lopez
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St Vincent donned a black and white gown by Giambattista Valli Couture with a long train
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Anna Kendrick arrived in a light pink Ralph & Russo dress with feather details, complete with silver Stuart Weitzman heels
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Katy Perry showed off the back details on her pink Balmain gown
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Margo Price wore a red Kimberly Parker Atelier gown on the red carpet
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Kylie Jenner followed the pink theme with a pink Balmain pantsuit and matching gloves
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Dua Lipa wore a silver floor-length Atelier Versace dress with a train and Bulgari jewels
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Ella Mai arrived on the Grammys red carpet in a billowing blue Ashi Studio gown
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Fantasia Barrino wore a statement white gown accented with a black sleeve
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Post Malone wore a pink jacket and matching pants
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Cardi B opted for a vintage Mugler statement outfit for the red carpet, complete with matching gloves
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Lady Gaga wore a Celine by Hedi Slimane metallic silver dress on the red carpet and accessorised with Tiffany & Co jewellry
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Jennifer Lopez wore a white Ralph & Russo gown with a statement hat and Jimmy Choo shoes
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Bebe Rexha wore a red ruffled tulle gown by Monsoori
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Dolly Parton chose a red dress with a ruffled neckline
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Host Alicia Keys wore a red Armani Prive gown and completed the look with Bulgari jewellry
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Kacey Musgraves wore a stunning Valentino nude gown inspired by her album cover
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Meghan Trainor wore a white custom Christian Siriano jumpsuit with silver sequin details
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Joy Villa arrived on the red carpet wearing a border wall-inspired gown with “Build the wall” written on the back
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Saint Heart donned a butterfly-inspired gown
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Tierra Whack wore a colourful feather floor-length jacket
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Kaskade wore YSL and Balmain
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Jameela Jamil arrived to the red carpet in a red tulle dress and Brian Atwood shoes
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Janelle Monae wore a Jean Paul Gaultier dress and statement hat
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Future wore all black on the Grammys red carpet
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Du Yen opted for an unforgettable colourful outfit of pom poms
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J Balvin kept it simple on the red carpet in a black top and black pants
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Mark Ronson wore Celine by Hedi Slimane
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Halle Bailey and Chloe Bailey arrived in black gowns with accent tops
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Cardi B wore a leopard-print outfit with matching wings for her performance at the Grammys
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Aida Cuevas wore a multi-coloured poncho on the red carpet
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Kendra Erika arrived in a flowing black gown
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Joelle James wore a hot pink gown as she posed with her Grammy
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Miley Cyrus chose a black Mugler pantsuit and accessorised with black and gold heels
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Kelsea Ballerini chose a nude Jenny Packham dress and Eva Fehren jewellry
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Miguel wore a white jacket and purple pants on the red carpet
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Jack Antonoff wore a double-breasted gray jacket
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Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd wore a white and gray patterned shirt and pinstripe pants
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Brandi Carlile arrived in a long tuxedo jacket and bowtie for the 61st annual Grammys
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Toni Braxton chose a purple and gold gown for the Grammys
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Hennessy Carolina wore a statement orange outfit with billowing sleeves
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Natasha Lyonne wore a black sequin dress on the red carpet
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Charlie Puth chose a brown Prada suit with a red shirt and black shoes for the 61st Grammys
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Tracee Ellis Ross wore a lime green Ralph & Russo jacket and matching pants
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HER donned sunglasses and a purple Coach pantsuit for the Grammys
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Andra Day chose a purple tutu
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Bonnie McKee arrived at the awards show in a strapless gown and red clutch
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Chaka Khan wore a gold and black dress with black boots
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Smokey Robinson wore a black and red tux alongside Frances Glandney
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Zedd arrived in a classic black tux complete with a bowtie
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Alex Rodriguez chose a purple and teal tuxedo jacket for the red carpet, alongside Jennifer Lopez
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St Vincent donned a black and white gown by Giambattista Valli Couture with a long train
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Anna Kendrick arrived in a light pink Ralph & Russo dress with feather details, complete with silver Stuart Weitzman heels
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Katy Perry showed off the back details on her pink Balmain gown
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Margo Price wore a red Kimberly Parker Atelier gown on the red carpet
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Kylie Jenner followed the pink theme with a pink Balmain pantsuit and matching gloves
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Dua Lipa wore a silver floor-length Atelier Versace dress with a train and Bulgari jewels
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Ella Mai arrived on the Grammys red carpet in a billowing blue Ashi Studio gown
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Fantasia Barrino wore a statement white gown accented with a black sleeve
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Post Malone wore a pink jacket and matching pants
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Katy Perry chose a pink Balmain dress and purple eyeshadow
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Cardi B opted for a vintage Mugler statement outfit for the red carpet, complete with matching gloves
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Lady Gaga wore a Celine by Hedi Slimane metallic silver dress on the red carpet and accessorised with Tiffany & Co jewellry
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Jennifer Lopez wore a white Ralph & Russo gown with a statement hat and Jimmy Choo shoes
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Ashanti arrived in a ruffled gown of gold and black
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Young Thug stood out on the red carpet in a fluorescent green hoodie and red leather jacket
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Nina Dobrev chose a nude Christian Dioar gown with small ruffle detail, a black clutch, and Harry Winston jewels
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Heidi Klum wore a white Stephane Rolland dress on the red carpet with Lorraine Schwartz jewellry
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Jada Pinkett Smith attended the Grammys in a nude dress with a feathered train
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Bebe Rexha wore a red ruffled tulle gown by Monsoori
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Dolly Parton chose a red dress with a ruffled neckline
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Host Alicia Keys wore a red Armani Prive gown and completed the look with Bulgari jewellry
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BTS matched in black tuxedos and bow-ties
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Kacey Musgraves wore a stunning Valentino nude gown inspired by her album cover
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Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross attended the Grammys, with Simpson opting for a silver jumpsuit with feathers by Georges Chakra Couture
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Singer Alessia Cara arrived in a black gown with cut-out designs
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Camila Cabello attended the Grammys wearing a purple long-sleeved Armani Prive sequin gown
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Meghan Trainor wore a white custom Christian Siriano jumpsuit with silver sequin details
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Joy Villa arrived on the red carpet wearing a border wall-inspired gown with “Build the wall” written on the back
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Ricky Martin and his son made an appearance on the red carpet
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Questlove arrived on the red carpet wearing an all-black tuxedo
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Leon Bridges opted for a mustard-coloured outfit with his name emblazoned on the chest
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Saint Heart donned a butterfly-inspired gown
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Diplo arrived to the Grammys red carpet wearing a classic black suit and loafers
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Fatoumata Diawara wore a statement neckpiece on the red carpet
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Mimi Saballa arrived to the Grammys red carpet in a gold jumpsuit
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Tori Kelly wore a black Paule Ka gown and Hearts on Fire jewellry on the red carpet for the 61st Grammys
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Singer Ricky Rebel arrived to the red carpet wearing a “Make America Great Again” jacket
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Rashida Jones wore Ralph Lauren
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Tierra Whack wore a colourful feather floor-length jacket
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Kaskade wore YSL and Balmain
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Tia Fuller chose a silver gown for the red carpet of the Grammys
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Eve arrived to the 2019 Grammy awards in a black Ashi Studio pantsuit with matching train
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Lee Ann Womack chose a white and black dress embellished with a pink bow
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Raquel Sofia arrived on the red carpet for the 2019 Grammys in a blue gown
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Nicolle Galyon arrived on the red carpet ahead of the Grammys in a hot pink dress
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Fellow rapper The Game tweeted about YG’s arrest and criticised the Los Angeles Police Department, saying: “Funny how YG gets arrested the weekend of the Grammys when he’s supposed to hit the stage in [Nipsey Hussle’s] honour. #LAPDtheBiggestGangHere.”
The Grammys take place on 26 January at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
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