Big Tigger On Radio Hiatus
• Longtime Atlanta media personality Big Tigger has stepped down from his morning show on Audacy Urban WVEE (V103)/Atlanta while he deals with unresolved domestic violence charges.
Tigger, whose given name is Darian Morgan, was arrested several weeks ago by Sandy Springs, GA police and charged with aggravated battery, battery and third-degree cruelty to children. He was later arrested and released on a $10,000 bond.
According to FOX 5/Atlanta, the arrest affidavit filed by Morgan’s wife, Alicia Brown, states that she told investigators her husband had shoved her into an office door during an argument at their home in May. The impact caused a deep cut above her left eye that required medical stitches. Police stated that the couple’s 13-year-old son was upstairs during the physical altercation and heard the incident. Brown was later granted a temporary protective order that legally requires Morgan to stay away from her, their home and their children.
On Monday, Morgan addressed the situation in an Instagram post that reads, “For as long as I’ve been in this industry, my focus has always been to keep the spotlight on the culture and the incredible people I get to interview. But right now, my personal life is in the public eye and has become the subject of overwhelming speculation and misinformation.
Through all of this, what hurts the most is being away from my son. Nothing is more important to me than being a great father. So I’ve decided to step away from the mic for a while to focus on my family and give my legal team the room they need. As I previously said, I unequivocally deny every allegation, and I am looking forward to clearing my name.”
At press time, The Big Tigger Morning Show and his photo remain on the V103 website.
