50 Cent has been accused of attacking a former girlfriend.

The US rapper has been charged with one count of domestic violence and four counts of vandalism.

50 Cent - real name Curtis Jackson - allegedly kicked the female to the point of injury after an argument in California on June 23 and then caused $7,100 (£4,647) worth of damage at her home.

LA authorities said: "The female had previously been in a three-year relationship with Jackson and they have a child in common."

They added: "During an argument, Jackson allegedly began destroying the female's property. Allegedly when the female locked herself in her bedroom, Jackson kicked-open the bedroom door and kicked her, causing an injury."

The maximum sentence for all the alleged crimes would be five years in prison and $46,000 in fines.