Kanye West charged with criminal battery after angry airport attack on photographer

According to TMZ. Kanye West has been charged over his attack on a paparazzo at LAX in July.

The 36-year-old singer will face prosecution for criminal battery and attempted grand theft after he lashed out at a photographer who was peppering him with questions upon his arrival at Los Angeles International Airport.

Both charges are misdemeanours but Kanye – who recently welcomed his first child with girlfriend Kim Kardashian – could face a year in jail if found guilty.