Big Tigger Off the Hook in DV Case After Wife's Accusations
Big Tigger won't be charged after his wife made serious allegations of domestic violence ... prosecutors have decided not to pursue criminal charges against him ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute the former "Rap City" host on charges arising from the case.
You'll recall … Tigger's wife, Alicia Brown, accused him of slamming her head into a door during a May altercation ... claiming the incident left her needing stitches.
Brown also alleged Tigger pressured her to deny the incident and warned he would make sure she "loses everything" if she spoke out. She claimed he later cut off her access to the home's Ring cameras and remote gate controls.
Brown was granted a temporary protective order in June ... requiring Tigger to stay 200 yards away from her and their children and have no contact with them. She was also granted temporary custody of the minor children and exclusive use of the family home.
As TMZ first reported ... Tigger was arrested June 20 on aggravated assault and child cruelty charges. He was released on $10K bond.
Tigger denied the allegations and vowed to fight the case, telling TMZ ... "For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, father, husband, and friend I have been throughout my life."
related articles
Influencer Jack Doherty Arrested For Domestic Violence in Florida
Jack Doherty has been arrested in Florida ... TMZ has learned.
According to jail records obtained by TMZ, the influencer was booked Friday in Broward County on a charge of domestic violence battery.
As of now details of the incident are unclear... but sources close to Jack tell TMZ that his actions were done in self-defense.
As we previously reported ... Jack was arrested by Miami Beach Police in November 2025 outside a smoke shop and booked on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and resisting arrest.
Police said Jack was carrying amphetamine at the time ... a medication commonly used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy as well as less than 20 grams of weed.
Video of the arrest showed him arguing with officers.
Jack later told TMZ the experience was the worst day of his life ... describing hours spent in multiple holding cells before he was released on $3,500 bail.
Waiting for your permission to load TikTok Post.
After getting out, Jack posted a video wearing a TMZ T-shirt of his mug shot ... joking about his arrest and complaining that jail was too dirty for him to shower there. He also bragged that he posted bail and was released in under 24 hours.
The 22-year-old influencer rose to fame after videos of him flipping various objects went viral. He has millions of followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
related articles
Perez Hilton Allegedly Wanted to Be Killed By Cops, Docs Reveal
Perez Hilton apparently wanted to die at the hands of police, allegedly saying on his TikTok live stream that he was willing to hurt cops to make it happen -- according to documents obtained by TMZ.
We've reviewed call logs detailing dispatch audio ... and one of the logs shows that the subject said on TikTok Live that he "wants to die by suicide by cops, and he will hurt police."
We've also learned fire and rescue crews were initially told they could leave the area around 9:13 PM by cops ... but, nearly two hours later, cops asked them to return to the house and eventually entered the home with officers -- a strange development given Perez's serious need for medical attention.
Wild Plane Scene Passenger Allegedly Calls Black Flight Attendant N-Word ... Gets Duct-Taped To Seat
UPDATE
11:14 AM PT -- A spokesperson for American Airlines tells TMZ ... "On Sept. 3, American Airlines flight 618 diverted to Baltimore (BWI) due to a disruptive customer. Upon arrival, law enforcement met the aircraft and assisted with deplaning the customer before the flight continued to its destination. The safety and security of our customers and team members is our top priority and we do not tolerate violence. We thank our team members for their professionalism and our customers for their understanding."
A passenger went totally berserk on an American Airlines flight Thursday night -- screaming racial and anti-gay slurs -- and ended up getting duct-taped to his seat to restrain his behavior ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained video and photos of the wild incident, which took place on an AA flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport. However, the plane got diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
The photos show the man looking like a mummy wrapped up in duct tape while secured to his seat. Even his head is duct-taped along with his hands. The video captures the crew and passengers restraining the man in his seat as he apparently tries to put up a fight.
Dolly Parton Walk of Fame Star Restored ... Fitting Butterfly Tribute Placed on It
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star has been restored after it was vandalized ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained photos showing Dolly's star looking good as new Friday, with her name fully intact. A turquoise butterfly has also been placed over the center medallion, while flowers and other tributes surround the star.
The butterfly is a fitting tribute ... Dolly has long used the insect as a personal and career symbol because of her connection to nature. She's said she felt connected to butterflies ever since chasing them as a child in Tennessee's Smoky Mountains.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's Mom Slams Actor's Widow For Turning Down $4M Offer
Malcolm-Jamal Warner's mom is taking shots at the late actor’s widow, Tenisha Warner, for dragging her to court over $$$ ... TMZ has learned.
According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Pamela Warner scoffed at Tenisha's claims that Malcolm failed to follow the terms of his prenup and did not leave her and their daughter Mackenzie Warner a $1 million life insurance policy, among other things.
Pamela claims she tried to privately work out the issues with Tenisha ... and says she even offered to give her MacKenzie the overwhelming majority of the trust Malcolm left behind.
Garth Brooks Wild Videos Show Fans Carried Out Over Heat ... At Surprise Denver Show
Garth Brooks put on a secret concert in Colorado … where over 2,000 fans showed up … but it ended with over 25 people needing medical attention, TMZ has learned.
Wild videos from the event at The Grizzly Rose in Denver show the crowd struggling to deal with the over 90-degree heat, with some people having to be carried out of the event.
A spokesperson for the Adams County Fire Rescue said they helped around 25-30 people for heat-related illnesses. Officials were already on site for the event handing out waters to the crowd. The rep confirmed three people were transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion.
'Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison EMERGENCY BYPASS SURGERY
"Pawn Stars" star Rick Harrison is recovering in the hospital ... after undergoing major surgery.
A spokesperson for the Harrison family tells TMZ ... Rick went in for what was expected to be a routine stent procedure, but doctors discovered a much more serious issue that required bypass surgery.
Fortunately, we're told the reality star is resting comfortably and looking forward to a full recovery.
'Wheel of Fortune's' Jim Thornton See Pedophilia Chatroom Pics That Led to Suspension
These are the photos that got "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton suspended by the show and grilled by law enforcement.
Thornton was on an American Airlines flight back in May from Charlotte to L.A. ... when a passenger eyed his laptop and saw him in a disturbing chatroom. The passenger tells TMZ, she saw images and texts that made it appear it was a chatroom for pedophiles.
One of the messages she saw said, "Couple of cute boys and a hot little girl." Another read, "All-you-can-eat Boyfett." referring to a restaurant where they could find underage kids.
Hayden Panettiere's Boyfriend Wild Arrest Footage Shows Him Stumbling, Spitting In Bar
08/02/2025
Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, seemed barely conscious after cops helped him get up from the floor in a bar ... before placing him in handcuffs during his 2025 arrest.
TMZ obtained video from Brian's shocking arrest in August of last year at Barney's Beanery -- a popular dive bar in West Hollywood -- which shows more of the incident that began after employees tried to boot Brian from the bar.
08/02/2025
Our clips pick up after Brian's already under the table ... shoes off -- lying on his back beneath a table set along the wall.
Jax Taylor Brittany Wants Me To Relapse!!! Says She Told Him ‘Your Son Doesn’t Want You’
Jax Taylor is calling out his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, claiming she told him he should move away and leave her and their son alone ... TMZ has learned.
In court docs, Jax told the judge in his pending restraining order case that he has been sober for close to 2 years. He said Brittany “continues to say many insulting things and offensive things to humiliate, intimidate, and scare me, as if she wants to shake me to my core and make me relapse.”
Jax said Brittany previously told him, “You’re never ever going to work again, nobody wants a disgusting abuser drug addict like you, you need to literally go away and never return,” adding, “Move away.”
Matt Barnes LeBron Leaving L.A. Is Good For Bronny ... Show He Can Make It On His Own!
Matt Barnes believes LeBron James bolting to Philly was the best thing for Bronny James' career!
TMZ Sports caught up with the retired NBA player-turned-podcasting star at Ryan Garcia's open workout in Los Angeles this week ... and Barnes weighed in on one of the league's most polarizing hoopers.
“A lot of people wanna say his dad got him drafted, and that may be true, may not be true,” Matt told us. “But Bronny has a lot of talent, and I just thought if he would’ve stayed just one more year, he could’ve did it on his own.”
Meg Radice & Audrey Jongens U.S. Open Access Stripped in Two Hours!!!
Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens say they were kicked out of the U.S. Open after posting photos of their credentials online ... and they’re begging to be let back in.
The women, of the Instagram account The VIP List, tell TMZ they partnered with one of their favorite restaurants at the tournament and planned to film content throughout the event. They were thrilled to receive credentials after attending the Open for the past three years ... but their excitement was short-lived after they posted photos showing them off on Instagram Stories.
Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.
Meg and Audrey say they went to the restaurant for dinner and drinks, but before making it to the tennis courts, they were informed their credentials could no longer be used. They say their access was stripped just two hours after they arrived.
Fake 49ers Player Daejon Love Told Woman He Likes to Talk to One Person at a Time ... Listen to the Audio
Daejon Love, the man accused of posing as a 49ers player, was apparently trying to score points with a woman by offering up his thoughts on modern dating ... telling her he prefers to focus on one person at a time.
In the alleged audio message, obtained by TMZ, Love said he had gotten off dating apps because he didn’t want to juggle “hundreds of options” ... explaining he likes to give one woman his full attention.
You can hear Love claim he had been “training to be in a relationship” and say successful men should be able to provide for their partners ... adding, “Being successful as I am, I would never want my woman to work ever."
Kroy Biermann Jr. Officially Indicted
Kroy Biermann Jr. has officially been indicted in Georgia on multiple charges, including aggravated child molestation and aggravated sodomy.
The eldest son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on 7 charges ... aggravated child molestation, aggravated sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, three counts of aggravated sexual battery against a child under 16, and false imprisonment.
According to the docs ... the charges stem from the alleged incident we've previously reported -- where a classmate of Kroy Jr.'s alleges he assaulted her in a gym changing room. He is accused of forcing her mouth on his penis and digitally penetrating her vagina.
Jax Taylor Exposes Alleged DM Ex Brittany Sent Over His Fake Smartwater Deal
Jax Taylor claims his estranged wife, Brittany Cartwright, has been trying to mess with his business deals for years … even claiming she reached out to Smartwater to try to cancel a deal that the company said didn't exist in the first place ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ obtained court docs filed by Jax as part of his effort to obtain a restraining order against Brittany. Jax said he received what he believed to be a legitimate invitation from a third-party influencer platform to sponsor Smartwater on his social media platforms and says he accepted the deal and posted some content about the company.
He said he later learned the deal was a hoax but says Brittany clowned him on her podcast over the incident, even though Jax says he promptly removed his posts about Smartwater when he learned the offer wasn't legit.
Before he deleted the posts, Jax claims Brittany reached out to Smartwater via DM, writing, “Hello. I just saw that you are partnering with Jax Taylor. Please know that this looks awful for your company, as he has a long history of abuse and disgusting behavior. This partnership does not reflect well on you."