Rapper Rick Ross Turns Himself In Amid Domestic Violence Charges and Abuse Allegations

Rick Ross Faces Charges Following Abuse Allegations

Rapper Rick Ross has turned himself in to the authorities after being charged in a domestic violence case. The development follows an Instagram story shared by his ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, which included a picture of bruises. The 50-year-old rapper faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. He has denied the allegations and entered a not-guilty plea.

Details of the Relationship and Breakup

Rick Ross and Jazzma Kendrick were in an on-and-off relationship that became public in 2025, attending events together including the BET Awards red carpet. The relationship reportedly ended in late September 2026 after Jazzma posted allegations of physical abuse on social media, accompanied by photos of an injury showing a swollen lip and the text, "the day Rick busted my lip and the day I left."