GERMAN rapper Marteria has been arrested after being accused of choking a woman.
The artist – real name Marten Laciny – was taken into custody in North Carolina, US, after the alleged assault.
Laciny, 40, was arrested on March 30 but has since been released on a $5,000 (£4,000) bail, reports Spiegal.
It is understood the artist – who has one son – is due in court on April 18.
Before bursting onto the music scene, Laciny played football for Hansa Rostock and Germany’s under 17s squad.
He then was scouted in New York City for modelling work, and worked with Hugo Boss and Diesel.
But Laciny, who also goes by the alter ego Marsimoto, then decided to move back to Germany to pursue a career in music.
He has so far sold more than three million records after having success with tracks such as Verstrahlt.
The tune, which features singer Yasha, is featured in the video game FIFA 12.
Laciny later trained as an actor and has appeared on several TV shows.
He also became familiar on TV as the face of Fisherman’s Friend advertising in Germany.
Laciny last released an album in 2021, but in an Instagram story on Tuesday he hinted at another coming this year.
He did not comment on the allegations in the post.
The Sun has contacted Laciny’s management for comment.
