Tyrese Gibson Has Been Arrested And Held In Contempt Of Court Amid Child Support Battle

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Fast & Furious… in Court?!

So, picture this: Tyrese Gibson, the man who has outrun tanks, planes, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the Fast & Furious franchise, has hit a speed bump. And no, it’s not another over-the-top car chase. Instead, it’s a child support showdown that’s giving us Law & Order vibes.

The 45-year-old actor found himself in Fulton County court, not to settle an unpaid parking ticket, but to iron out some financial wrinkles with his ex-wife, Samantha Lee. And by β€œfinancial wrinkles,” we mean he owes a bit of money β€” like, $10,000 a month kind of money. You know, pocket change… if your pockets are made of gold.

Tyrese’s Plot Twist: Arrested on Set…of Court

But wait, there’s more! Tyrese wasn’t just there to debate payments; he was arrested on the spot! Yep, you read that right β€” no car chases, no stunts, just plain ol’ handcuffs. He got slapped with a big ol’ bill of $73,000 β€” the price of freedom, apparently. Of that, $7,500 is earmarked to cover Samantha’s lawyer’s coffee fund, I mean, attorney fees.

Our boy Tyrese had been doing his best to dodge those financial bullets by paying a humble $2,200 a month, which, to be fair, is still a solid rent in some places. But the court wasn’t impressed. They wanted the full Hollywood blockbuster budget.

Psychic Tyrese: “I Predict… Handcuffs”

Now here’s the kicker: Tyrese totally saw this coming. He didn’t need a crystal ball, just a solid understanding of his own wallet. Days before the courtroom showdown, he was already hinting on Instagram that he’d be sporting some new shiny bracelets (spoiler: handcuffs). And just to add some extra spice, he called his ex-wife, Samantha, β€œgoofy.” Goofy? Really? Of all the cartoon characters, my guy picked the most lovable, clumsy dog to compare his ex to.

But it’s all good because, in his own words, Tyrese declared that β€œthe love of a father can’t be explained.” Translation: “I might be in debt, but I’m still the dad of the year!” Oh, and to make sure we knew he was serious, he posted some adorable pictures of his daughter on Instagram because nothing softens a courtroom battle quite like cute baby photos.

And thus, another chapter of the Fast & Furious saga is written β€” not in nitrous-fueled chaos, but in courtroom drama, child support payments, and a β€œgoofy” ex-wife.

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