Charleston White arrested in Florida on battery charge: What we know

Florida: Comedian and social media personality Charleston White has been arrested in Florida on a battery charge, according to a report by TMZ. The 49-year-old was booked by the Hollywood Police Department on Saturday, jail records show.

Records reviewed by Complex list the charge as “Touch or Strike/Battery,” with the case marked as pending trial. His bond is currently listed as $0.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident have not been made public. TMZ reported that White is expected to remain out of custody until a judge reviews the case and determines whether bail should be set.

White is scheduled to perform at the Off the Hook Comedy Club in nearby Naples on Wednesday at 7 p.m. local time.

Who is Charleston White?

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, White became known for his outspoken commentary on hip-hop, Black culture and current affairs. He has also built a substantial online following, with more than 250,000 subscribers on YouTube.

White has spoken publicly about health challenges during his childhood, including an accident that resulted in the loss of his right eye. At 14, he was involved in a robbery that led to a murder charge and a period in juvenile detention.

After his release, he studied criminal justice at Texas Wesleyan University and co-founded Helping Young People Excel (HYPE), a youth outreach organisation.

Charleston White's previous legal troubles

White has faced several legal controversies in recent years.

In March 2023, law enforcement reportedly investigated allegations that he had kidnapped women and held them hostage while possessing illegal firearms. The FBI interviewed him and searched his mother's home during the investigation. White later said investigators had tracked him through an Instagram Live broadcast in which he displayed a gun and directed a racist rant at rapper China Mac and Asian people. A comedy show featuring White and DJ Akademiks in New York City was subsequently cancelled.

In October 2024, White was arrested on allegations including animal cruelty and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The case reportedly involved accusations that he had pepper-sprayed a cat. White denied the animal cruelty allegation and said he had purchased a gun to protect his wife.

In February 2025, he was arrested in Texas on aggravated assault charges and booked into a corrections facility in the Fort Worth area, where he was initially held without bond. He was released several days later and said during an Instagram Live broadcast that the charges had been dropped.