# Paparazzi Bashing Kanye West Arrested After Smashing Photographer's Camera By Rich | Published 2008-09-12 | Celebs Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanye-west-arrested-in-los-angeles References: [msnbc.msn](http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26659458/) Kanye West was involved in a fight with a photographer in which a camera was allegedly smashed on the floor. According to reports on MSM police arrested West and his bodyguard and has been held in custody since the incident. In a paparazzi bashing video posted on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engagement-based-creator-monetization), a man alleged to be Kanye West can be seen [grabbing a camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyu-camera) and smashing it violently to the floor. The star was seen after his recent VMA’s performance arguing with [MTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumbgood) staff, angered that he again missed out on an award for the second year running. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photographer's Rights:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in technology solutions that protect photographers' rights and prevent cameras from being damaged. - **Personal Security:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal security devices and services for celebrities and high-profile individuals dealing with paparazzi encounters. - **Paparazzi Culture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in media and entertainment industries to shift the narrative around paparazzi culture and promote ethical practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in camera and photography equipment to develop more resistant devices suitable for high-pressure situations. - **Security:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the security industry to provide specialized protection services catered to celebrities and public figures. - **Media & Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in media and entertainment industries to create platforms that amplify responsible reporting, promoting transparency and consent in paparazzi culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Crypto Debit Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yzy-card.md) - [Highly Affordable Fashion Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeezy-supply-1.md) - [Affordable Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/20-dollar.md) - [Hipster Era Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobrasnake-y2ks-archive.md) - [Celebrity-Endorsed Pill Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-kim.md) - [Street-Informed Camouflage Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-stash-and-leica.md) - [Conceptual American Musician Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donda-foam-vehicle.md) - [Creative Premium Collaborative Initives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-by-balenciaga.md) - [100-Yard 3D Screen Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skkn-by-kim-1.md)