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Rapper Famous Dex Arrested for Domestic Battery in Las Vegas

The rapper was taken into custody days after the alleged victim shared photos showing bruising and a bloodied eye — 11 months into a publicized sobriety stint.

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The Weekly Observer

AUG 26, 2026 · 1 MIN READ
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Rapper Famous Dex, born Dexter Gore, was arrested Sunday in Las Vegas on domestic battery charges and remained in custody as of Tuesday, according to TMZ.

The alleged victim posted Instagram photos showing bruising around her eye and a bloodied eye socket. The arrest comes roughly 11 months into a publicized sobriety stint for the 32-year-old rapper, who has been working on new music with Rich The Kid and Jay Critch, per XXL. Gore has a prior domestic violence and gun charge from 2021 that resulted in jail time.

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