Big Tigger is making headlines after the longtime radio personality and former BET “Rap City” host was arrested over the weekend in Atlanta on battery and third-degree cruelty to children charges.
According to jail records, Big Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Saturday morning before posting bond and being released later that day.
What We Know About Big Tigger’s Arrest
- Big Tigger was arrested Saturday in Fulton County, Georgia.
- He faces battery and third-degree cruelty to children charges.
- He posted $10,000 in surety bonds and was released the same day.
- Authorities have not released details about the child cruelty charge.
- It remains unclear whether the arrest is connected to a previous domestic dispute investigation involving his wife, Alicia Brown.
According to TMZ, Big Tigger posted bonds totaling $10,000, including a $9,000 bond tied to the battery charge and a $1,000 bond related to the cruelty-to-children charge.
One of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding the case is what prompted the third-degree cruelty to children charge.
As of this writing, authorities have not released additional details.
The Earlier Investigation Still Looms
The arrest comes after reports surfaced that Alicia was involved in an alleged incident in May that prompted authorities to open a domestic dispute investigation.
Darian was identified as the suspect at the time, though it’s still unclear whether that investigation is connected to his recent arrest.
Related: Big Tigger Named Suspect In Police Investigation Following Alicia Brown’s Assault Allegations
Dispatch records reportedly show Alicia sought medical treatment for her injuries before police were contacted and an investigation was launched.
She was later transported to a hospital, though authorities noted her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Big Tigger previously denied the allegations, telling TMZ, “I appreciate the support and concern that so many people have shown. I want to say categorically that these allegations and accusations that have been circulating are false.”
He also said, “Out of respect for everyone involved, I ask for grace, privacy, and restraint as my family navigates this difficult moment.”
Big Tigger added, “I remain grateful for the trust so many of you have placed in me throughout that journey. I intend to continue living and leading in a manner worthy of that trust.”
At this time, authorities have not confirmed whether the arrest is connected to the earlier investigation.
Father’s Day Posts Added Another Layer
The situation took another turn on Father’s Day when both Alicia and Big Tigger shared posts on social media.
Alicia wrote:
“Thank you to the dads that do not use kids as weapons. The one’s that consider the children in all of their choices. The one’s that love their children more than they hate their mother.
To the dad that knew how much something meant to a child and did it! To the one’s that did not crush the kids dreams because of pain and frustration. To the one’s that do not pretend to love the kids and then turn around and hurt them.”
Meanwhile, Big Tigger shared a Father’s Day tribute dedicated to both his father and his children.
“HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
To my Dad… thank for all you did and all you gave to make sure I became the strong, positive, responsible man I am today.. I love you‼️
To my kids… May I be as present and as strong a positive influence in your lives as my dad was for mine.. I love you‼️
Happy Fathers Day to all the #Fathers
#DadGang #FathersDay”
A Comment About A Missing Child Raised Questions
Then things got even more interesting in the comments section of Big Tigger’s Father’s Day post.
A woman identifying herself as the aunt of missing child Ailea Brown left the following comment:
“What a blessing it is to be able to celebrate Father’s Day and share family photos while my brother’s daughter my niece, Ailea Brown, remains missing. I pray that kind of pain never finds you or your family.
As you post pictures with the three children your wife has, there’s one missing from the photo: Ailea.
Seven years later, the question remains the same: Where is Ailea Brown?
#FindAileaBrown”
To be clear, there’s no indication the comment has anything to do with Big Tigger’s arrest.
However, it quickly became part of the broader conversation unfolding online.
Big Tigger’s Cryptic Post Fuels Speculation
A day later, Big Tigger shared another post that read:
“LIFE
IS A CRUEL TEACHER…
SHE LOVES TO GIVE YOU
THE TEST FIRST,
AND THE LESSON LATER…”
In the caption, he added, “Ohhhh but you gone learn…..”
Whether the post was related to the ongoing situation is unknown, but it certainly caught people’s attention.
As of this writing, authorities have not released additional information regarding the circumstances surrounding the arrest or the third-degree cruelty to children charge.
Baby, this situation is messy as a 2 week-old’s pamper.
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🔒Lock In Fren:
I am at a total loss on this one. They say where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Hopefully this is just a little grease fire and not a towering inferno. SMH