Rick Ross Arrested in Miami for Domestic Violence, Incidents Date Back to August 28

American rapper Rick Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, was arrested on October 1, 2026, in Miami Beach for domestic violence related to an incident on August 28 at his Star Island home. He faces charges of strangulation and simple assault, which he denies. A woman, claiming to be his partner for over twelve months, reported being hit and strangled during a dispute, leading to Ross's detention with a $5,000 bail and a restraining order issued.