G Herbo arrested on battery charge

Chicago rapper G Herbo was arrested in Atlanta yesterday, April 17, for simple battery, The Shade Room and Pitchfork report. A brief from the Atlanta Police Department details the incident, stating a woman "was in a verbal altercation with the father of her child when at some point he assaulted her then left the location with their son.” She reportedly sustained minor scratches from the incident.

The Chicago rapper was due to perform at Norfolk State University's Spartan Fest concert later that night, but the appearance was cancelled. TMZ reports that his bond is set at $2,000.

The FADER has reached out to G Herbo's representatives for further comment.