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Vanilla Ice arrested for domestic battery

Pic : PA Photos

Pic : PA Photos

The early 90s rapper is being held in jail

Vanilla Ice has been taken into custody after being arrested for domestic battery.

The rapper, known for his 1990 hit 'Ice Ice Baby', was arrested after his wife called police, claiming he had kicked and hit her.

She later toned down her claims, stating that Ice, real name Robert Van Winkle, had pushed her.

The rapper was previously arrested for a similar offence in 2001.

So far, Van Winkle, of South Florida, has not been granted bail.

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qcardy 

Apr 11, 2008

douche.

RuiRuiRuiRui 

Apr 12, 2008

..."stating that Ice, real name Robert Van Winkle" - one of the best sentences I've ever read on NME.com

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