Footage of rapper Fatboy SSE's arrest made the rounds across social media on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The 31-year-old entertainer, born Tyriq Thomas Kimbrough, is primarily a comedian and rapper from Irvington, New Jersey.
It appears Fatboy originally uploaded the video on his official Instagram. The rapper captioned the post:
"DONT WORRY IM STR8 THE DEVIL CANT WIN…ALWAYS TEN TOES DOWN…BE BACK SOON"
The rapper did not disclose the reason the authorities took him into custody. In the video, one police officer was seen putting him in handcuffs while two other officers stood on either side of him. The rapper said, seemingly addressing his viewers:
"I'll be out soon. Don't worry about it."
The rapper stressed that he would soon be released from custody, and added:
"I'm Gucci, I'm good."
As the officers led him toward the police van, the rapper turned back and requested them to let him have his food and his phone which were kept on the hood of his car. The clip ended with the officers complying with his request.
Fatboy SSE primarily rose to fame through his short comedic skits on social media. He has gained a following of over 5 million on Instagram. The comedian eventually started building a career in rap music. His first mixtape Fat B*stard was reportedly released in January 2016. He released an eponymous mixtape Fat Boy that same year.
The rapper continued making music as tracks like Yes Julz!, Mama House, Dancing Diamonds, and Drake grew popular. The rapper shares his music videos on YouTube where he has over 110K subscribers. Some of his most recent singles include Open Doors, Rains and Pours, Many Men Freestyle, and We Up.
Fatboy is also an entrepreneur, having started the CBD brand Lungsmacker which sells different cannabidiol products.
Fatboy SSE was previously arrested for marijuana
Fatboy SSE's latest arrest is not the first time he has had legal troubles in the past. According to an article published by NJ.com on March 22, 2019, the rapper was arrested by Jersey City police that year.
The article claimed Fatboy was caught driving with a suspended license while reportedly possessing 50 grams of marijuana in his car. Authorities charged him with a traffic violation and failing to appear for a prior court hearing.
Fatboy's manager and security guard, who were in the car with him, were also charged with marijuana possession. The rapper's manager reportedly received additional charges for bail jumping.
Fatboy SSE shares three children with his wife Tiana Kimbrough
Fatboy SSE tied the knot with his Tiana Kimbrough in 2019. The couple are parents to their three kids — a daughter and two sons.
In November 2024, a video surfaced where the rapper disclosed Tiana was living in a homeless shelter with the kids. It led many social media users to speculate the reasons behind Tiana’s decision to leave.
Previously, a surveillance video allegedly depicting an altercation between Fatboy and Tiana inside a nail salon surfaced online in November 2023. Back then, Tiana shared a video, accusing the rapper of always talking in a "gangsta" tone.