Longtime Hip Hop personality and Atlanta radio host Big Tigger will not face criminal prosecution stemming from domestic violence allegations made by his estranged wife, Alicia Brown, earlier this year. The decision by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office marks a significant turning point in the high-profile legal matter, effectively ending the criminal case against the former Rap City host.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, prosecutors have declined to move forward with charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. These charges were originally filed following a June arrest, which occurred roughly six weeks after an alleged May 9 confrontation between the couple at their home in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
The incident, which drew widespread public attention, involved allegations that a dispute over text messages escalated into a physical altercation. Brown had previously alleged that Tigger—whose legal name is Darian Morgan—tackled her and caused a severe laceration above her eye during a struggle. Morgan was booked into the Fulton County Jail on June 20 and was released the same day after posting a $10,000 surety bond.
Throughout the proceedings, Morgan maintained his innocence, stating, “I unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me.” He expressed confidence in the legal process and the eventual emergence of the truth. Following the initial arrest, Morgan stepped away from his hosting duties on V-103’s Big Tigger Morning Show.
The legal landscape surrounding the couple remained complex, involving temporary protective orders and a separate federal defamation lawsuit filed by V-103 personality Francesca Amiker against Brown. Additionally, Brown faced her own legal challenges regarding unrelated matters in Maryland. While the District Attorney’s decision to decline prosecution resolves the criminal charges against Morgan, it does not necessarily conclude the ongoing civil and family-related legal disputes involving the parties.
For Big Tigger, the development brings a close to a period of intense public scrutiny. As a fixture in Hip Hop culture, known for his legendary work on Rap City: Tha Basement and his contributions to Atlanta media and sports, the resolution allows the broadcaster to move past the criminal allegations that dominated his summer.
