UPDATE: The New York Police Department's verified Twitter account says Budden is wanted for stealing a woman's cell phone. He replies by saying he will sue the PD.
The New York Police Department's verified Twitter account has posted a message on the social media platform regarding Joe Budden.
The post says Budden is wanted for robbery, taking a cellphone of a 25-year old woman on August 18.
Here is a statement from his PR rep:
“Mr. Budden looks forward to an opportunity to responsibly deal with and address the allegations against him so he may establish the actual facts of the night in question. Mr. Budden has fully cooperated with the investigation. Mr. Budden asks for patience as the evidence and facts unfold to demonstrate the truth of his involvement and the real events that transpired on the night in question.” said Nima Ameri, Esq. of Ameri & Associates, LLC.
Here are Joe's tweets responding to the matter:
I wonder what the check looks like when ppl feed MediaTakeOut these stories..
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 21, 2014
I’m gonna sue the living shit out u gentlemen. @NYPDnews
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 23, 2014
Also, if I did half of what’s alleged, a pic of her face would be out, not her leg.. This is simple logic here.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 22, 2014
Cops searched my house today cuz shorty told them I had guns here.. He said “wanna tell me why u have a bullet proof vest?”.. Lmao/smh
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 22, 2014
I did have a nice convo w @TMZ earlier about journalistic integrity, boy was that funny/stupid. Lol
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 22, 2014