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Tyler, the Creator arrested in SXSW riot incident

The Austin Police Department arrested Tyler Gregory Okonma, Tyler, the Creator, on Saturday after allegedly ensuing a riot at the Scoot Inn Thursday.
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AUSTIN -- The Austin Police Department arrested Tyler Gregory Okonma, Tyler, the Creator , on Saturday after allegedly ensuing a riot at the Scoot Inn Thursday.

Police have charged the 23-year-old rapper with a Riot-Class A Misdemeanor.

The 'Yonkers' rapper encouraged a large crowd on more than one occasion to force themselves past venue employees, police say. The venue was already at-capacity.

Tyler's bond is set at $25,000.

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