Tyler, the Creator Arrested & Released For Inciting a Riot at SXSW

Tyler, the Creator has been arrested for allegedly starting a riot during the South by Southwest festival.

According to the AP, the Odd Future rapper was arrested on Saturday afternoon at the airport in Austin, Texas, and booked for inciting a riot at his concert.

Police say the 23-year-old, born Tyler Gregory Okonma, provoked his fans to break through the barricade and past venue employees at the at-capacity Converse/Thrasher “Death Match” event at Austin’s Scoot Inn on Thursday.

In a warrant, officers claim Tyler yelled for fans to push their way inside twice, and that a bartender tried protecting a woman from getting trampled on, but got punched in the face for it.

He is currently in custody on $25,000 bond.  If convicted of inciting a riot, he faces up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Tyler’s concert was canceled on Wednesday after a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd of people, killing two and injuring 23 others.

Tyler has been released on $25,000 bond (see mug shot above).  He has since spoken out on Twitter.

Dear You, That Tragedy That Happened Has Absolutly NOTHING To Do With The Show At Thrasher At A Different Location A Day Later – T

So Please Stop Going Out Of Your Way To Mention The Tragedy And Tie Me To It, Thats Not Cool And It Bums Me Out

TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS AND DAYS AND EVERYTHING. Yeahhhh