Apr 14, 2008 • 1 min read

Vanilla Ice in domestic violence arrest

Rapper Vanilla Ice, real name Robert Van Winkle, was arrested in Florida after his wife accused him of domestic battery, and released after a short court session.

So, Vanilla Ice, you all remember him right? The early white boy star of hip hop? Regular reality TV participant and, erm, star of Five's 'The Farm'? Well, anyway, Ice, real name Robert Van Winkle, of course, was last week arrested by Florida police after being accused of domestic battery.

The rapper was taken into custody after his wife called police saying that he had hit and kicked her - although she later changed her claims to say that he had pushed her. The alleged incident happened when Ice began arguing with his wife after she bought a new bathroom set without his permission. Which would rile a man. I guess. He was arrested Thursday and released Friday after a short court session.

Laura Van Winkle told police they had been arguing since Wednesday and that she now wanted to divorce the star. The pair have been married for 11 years and have two children.

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