Raz B from B2K has been arrested and charged with domestic violence by strangling her girlfriend. DeMario Thornton, aka Raz-B, was booked in Hennepin County Jail around 4 a.m. on suspicion of domestic assault involving strangulation, jail records show. Itâs unclear what exactly led to the arrest. The Hennepin County Attorneyâs Office can hold Thornton without charges until Friday. The singer 'takes full responsibility for his actions' & claims it's a result of long-standing trauma in his life. He issued an official statement on his Instagram Story about the incident through his team that reads:
Raz B was arrested in the early morning hours of May 1st in Minneapolis on allegations of domestic violence. He is currently being held without bond at the Hennepin County Jail. The incident comes after a long history of publicly documented trauma for the musician, and difficulties coping with its aftermath. Raz B will not perform with B2K at Wednesday night's Minneapolis show.
Raz B takes full responsibility for his actions. The incident represents a turning point after years of isolation, repressed emotions, and unhealthy coping mechanisms in response to childhood trauma. He intends to seek treatment to become a better man and grow beyond the pain of his worse mistakes.
At this time, Raz B needs support and privacy as he begins a journey towards greater healing. Raz B apologizes to his family, his fans, and most importantly his group mates of B2K â who he considers his brothers and never intended to disappoint in this way. Being on the tour has forced deep-seeded issues to resurface that just be addressed, and Raz B is committed to doing the work necessary to heal and grow.