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It all went down after a fan asked him for an autograph.
by Alex GurleyBuzzFeed Contributor
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Kanye West is being investigated for battery after an alleged late night encounter with a fan.
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Variety confirmed the news about the investigation, which centers around the early hours of Thursday morning outside of the Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles.
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TMZ claims that Kanye reportedly got into an argument with a male fan, whom he pushed and then punched, knocking him to the ground.
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In video obtained by the outlet, Kanye can be heard yelling, "Did y'all say that or not? Did y'all say that or not? Cuz that's what happened right fucking now."
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LAPD spokesperson Redina Puentes confirmed the incident, noting that a report was taken at the site, but no arrests have been made.
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Kanye has now been named as a suspect in the case, which is being investigated as misdemeanor battery.
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It convicted, the crime carries a maximum jail sentence of six months.
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Representatives for Kanye haven not yet released a statement.
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