Atlanta radio host Big Tigger arrested on aggravated battery, child cruelty charges

Popular Atlanta radio character Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on felony charges in Sandy Springs, in keeping with Fulton County Jail data.

Big Tigger, whose actual identify is Darian Morgan, was arrested by the Sandy Springs Police Department and booked into the Fulton County Jail on June 20. TMZ confirmed the arrest.

Jail data present Morgan was charged with aggravated batteries and third-degree cruelty to kids. The charges stem from an incident dated June 9, in keeping with reserving data.

Morgan was launched the identical day on a $10,000 surety bond. Jail data present a $9,000 bond was posted for the aggravated battery cost and a $1,000 bond was posted for the cruelty to kids cost.

The 53-year-old is greatest often called a former host of BET’s “Rap City.” He additionally serves because the official public tackle announcer and an in-game host for the Atlanta Hawks

“The Big Tigger Morning Show” on Atlanta radio station V-103 is a weekday program that airs from 6 am to 10 am and options music, superstar interviews, and leisure information.

On June 12, Morgan posted to video from his morning present the place he acknowledged what he referred to as “speculation regarding my public life.”

“I want to say categorically these allegations and accusations that have been circulating about me are false, untrue, not happening, didn’t happen,” he mentioned.

Morgan has not confirmed the arrest, however did share a publish on Instagram on Monday night time that learn, “Life is a cruel teacher… She loves to give you the test first, and the lesson later.”

Fulton County Jail data listing Morgan’s tackle in Sandy Springs.