Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach | Battery by Strangulation Charges, Bond Release & Full Details

Rick Ross is facing a new legal battle after surrendering to Miami Beach police on October 1 over an alleged domestic violence incident at his Star Island home. The rapper has been charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery over allegations dating back to August 28. He has pleaded not guilty and publicly insisted that he is “totally innocent.”

The arrest comes just days after Ross’s ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick publicly accused him of physical abuse, bringing fresh attention to their relationship and the allegations surrounding the case. Ross was released on bond the same day and is due back in court on October 22. For now, the charges remain allegations and have not been proven in court.

Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach: Inside the Felony Battery & Strangulation Charges

Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach after a woman accused the rapper of assaulting her during an alleged domestic dispute at his Star Island home in August. According to the arrest affidavit, the woman alleged that Ross slapped and struck her during an argument, choked her by tightening her hoodie around her neck and later slammed her against a wall. She reported the alleged August 28 incident to police on September 29 and provided investigators with photographs of her injuries. Ross has pleaded not guilty to both charges, while his attorneys, Steve Sadow and Bradley Horenstein, have challenged the allegations and requested a jury trial.

After voluntarily surrendering to police, Ross was released on bond following his October 1 court appearance. Judge Mindy S. Glazer set bond at $4,000 on the felony battery-by-strangulation charge and $1,000 on the misdemeanor battery charge, for a total of $5,000. His arraignment is scheduled for October 22. The court also imposed a stay-away order involving the alleged victim.

“I Am Totally Innocent”: Rick Ross Denies Allegations After Bond Release

After his October 1 surrender, Rick Ross left the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre and strongly denied the allegations involving his ex-girlfriend. Speaking after his release, Ross said he was “totally innocent” and described the accusations as fabricated. His attorneys also challenged the allegations and urged the public not to prejudge the case.

Ross has pleaded not guilty to both charges, while his attorneys, Steve Sadow and Bradley Horenstein, have challenged the allegations and requested a jury trial. His defence has also pointed to the roughly one-month gap between the alleged August 28 incident and the September 29 police report. The case will now proceed through the court system, with Ross due back in court on October 22.

During the hearing, Ross’s attorney asked whether his release could be expedited, citing his celebrity status and concerns about his safety in custody. Judge Mindy S. Glazer was unmoved, telling Ross that she did not know who he was and that he would be treated fairly like everyone else appearing before the court.

Who Is Jazzma Kendrick? Her Allegations and Connection to the Rick Ross Case

Jazzma Kendrick is a model and content creator who dated Rick Ross and publicly accused him of physical abuse shortly before his arrest. Her allegations closely resemble details described in the criminal case, although the alleged victim is identified only by the initials “J.K.” in the arrest affidavit.

Kendrick and Ross were publicly linked beginning in August 2025 and reportedly had an on-and-off relationship before reconnecting in 2026. The two also appeared together on the red carpet at the BET Awards in June 2026.

Kendrick first spoke publicly about alleged abuse through Instagram Stories on September 26, 2026. She shared photos of a swollen and bruised lip and said Ross had caused the injury, while also encouraging women experiencing abuse to leave unsafe situations.

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Court records separately describe an alleged August 28 incident involving a woman identified as “J.K.,” who reported that Ross struck her and restricted her breathing. While the timing and details have led to widespread reports connecting the two stories, authorities have not publicly confirmed every detail linking Kendrick’s social-media allegations to the criminal charges.

What Happens Next? Rick Ross Court Date, Legal Penalties & Tour Schedule

Rick Ross’s legal case now moves toward his next court appearance, with a formal arraignment scheduled for October 22, 2026. Ross has already pleaded not guilty to both charges and requested a jury trial. The charges include third-degree felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery. Ross has pleaded not guilty, and any potential penalty would depend on whether he is convicted and on the court’s eventual sentencing decisions.

Separately, Ross’s upcoming live schedule has also changed, with Ticketmaster currently listing his October 24, 2026 performance at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, as cancelled. Ross said after his release that he intended to continue with his business and travel plans, but his concert schedule remains subject to change.

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The legal developments come just months after Ross released his 12th studio album, Set in Stone, in July 2026.

Separately, promoter Omega14 Incorporated filed a $261,000 lawsuit against Ross and related companies over two cancelled North Carolina concerts in August. The promoter alleges that the cancellations left it with more than $261,000 in expenses and lost profits. Those claims are part of a separate civil case and have not been established by a court.

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