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After months off the air, Atlanta radio host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan is preparing to return to The Big Tigger Morning Show on V-103. The move follows the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office declining to prosecute him on aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children charges tied to a May domestic dispute with his estranged wife.
Morgan’s attorney, Gabe Banks, said his client is “excited to get back to work.” The host has been off mornings since June, first after his arrest and then after he voluntarily stepped away in early July to focus on family and legal matters.
Big Tigger Set To Return to V-103 After a Summer of Arrest, Allegations, and Dropped Charges
The decision closes the criminal chapter of a case that began as a private argument, spilled onto social media, produced a mugshot, and then ballooned into competing lawsuits, a protective order, and a second arrest — this time of his wife.
A familiar Atlanta voice
Morgan, 53, is one of Atlanta’s most recognizable media figures. A Bronx native, he became nationally known as host of BET’s Rap City and later built a long local career. He joined V-103 in 2013 as an afternoon host, moved to mornings in 2020, and also works as an in-game host and public-address announcer for the Atlanta Hawks. This spring the station refreshed the morning show, adding Francesca Amiker as co-host and bringing Frank Ski back for weekends and fill-in work.
That new co-host would become central to the fight that followed.
What the warrants say happened on May 9
According to the arrest affidavit and warrant language reported by multiple Atlanta outlets, the incident occurred the night of May 9 at the couple’s Sandy Springs home. Alicia Brown told investigators she and Morgan argued in their bedroom over text messages he had received from a female co-worker.
The argument moved. Brown began recording on her phone and, according to the warrant, received a small bruise to her lower left lip. The two traded insults. Morgan allegedly called her “psycho.” She replied, “I will show you psycho.” A physical struggle followed, including a fight over a computer. Brown said Morgan grabbed her arms after she tried to unplug it and then shoved her toward an exit. The force, she said, sent her stumbling headfirst into an office door.
Police said she suffered a deep laceration above her left eye that required numerous stitches and left visible disfigurement a month later.
A Ring camera in the office partially captured the confrontation. The couple’s 13-year-old son was home and heard the fight; that presence formed the basis of the misdemeanor third-degree cruelty to children charge. Some reports said Morgan took Brown to urgent care afterward.
Brown did not immediately report the incident. When she later spoke to Sandy Springs police on June 9, she said she had been afraid of what Morgan might do and feared that, because he is a well-known celebrity, “nobody would believe me.”
The video that made it public
Before the arrest, Brown posted a video on her verified Instagram account. She appeared crying and showed what looked like stitches above and below her left eyebrow. The caption, later deleted but widely recirculated by accounts such as The Shade Room, read: “Someone ask my husband why my face happened.” She also accused Morgan of an affair with Amiker, who had only recently joined the morning show.
Morgan addressed the rumors on air June 13 after a four-day absence. He called the circulating allegations and accusations false, said he and Amiker had “never been anything more than friends and respected colleagues,” and asked for privacy. Amiker also denied an affair.
Arrest, bond, and a public denial
Sandy Springs police arrested Morgan on the morning of June 20. He was booked into Fulton County Jail on aggravated battery (a felony) and third-degree cruelty to children (a misdemeanor).
He posted a combined $10,000 surety bond the same day — $9,000 on the battery charge and $1,000 on the child-cruelty charge — and was released. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office later released his booking photo.
Morgan issued a written statement denying every allegation. “For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community,” he wrote. Because it was an active legal matter, he said he was limited in what he could say, but added: “I have complete confidence in the facts and in the legal process. I will continue to cooperate fully and trust that the truth will come to light.”
Stepping away from the mic
He remained off the air after the arrest. On July 5 he announced he was stepping away from the morning show. “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,” he wrote. “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.” Frank Ski filled in.
The personal conflict kept expanding. Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Brown on June 30, alleging Brown made or directed posts falsely claiming an affair and suggesting that relationship helped Amiker get the V-103 job. Brown obtained a temporary protective order. On July 6, Brown herself was arrested in Hart County after deputies found an active Maryland felony kidnapping warrant tied to a custody case; children traveling with her were recovered.
The warrant was later recalled and she was not prosecuted on that charge. She has since sued Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and the sheriff’s office, alleging the warrant used against her was erroneous and raising questions about communications between Morgan and law enforcement. Those civil claims have not been proven in court.
Prosecutors decline the case
On Sept. 4, Simone N. Hylton, an executive district attorney in Fulton County’s domestic violence division, signed a document stating that the facts and evidence had been reviewed and that the office would not prosecute.
The criminal case is over.
A declination is not the same as a finding of innocence in a trial; it means prosecutors decided they would not take the case forward. Morgan has described the public nature of that decision as unusual and told followers to look up the DA’s reasons. In a later Instagram Live he said he is not ready to date: “My trust level in new people is at an all-time low.”
Civil litigation between the parties may continue. The radio station has not issued a detailed public statement about the exact date of his return, but his attorney’s comment and the original WSB-TV report that the show is going back on air after the arrest point to an imminent comeback.
For a host whose brand has long been built on being a local fixture — mornings, Hawks games, hip-hop culture — the last four months turned that visibility into a liability. The criminal charges are gone.
The questions that circulated on social media, the Ring footage, and the competing narratives from a fractured marriage are not. Morgan has said from the beginning that the allegations are false and that he wanted the process to run its course. Prosecutors have now closed their file. The microphone is waiting.
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Fulton County prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against Atlanta radio personality Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan in a domestic incident case involving his wife.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute Morgan on charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children after reviewing the available facts and evidence, according to court documents reported Friday.
Fulton County Chooses Not to Prosecute Big Tigger in Domestic Incident
Morgan, the longtime V-103 host and former BET Rap City presenter, was arrested June 20, 2026, by Sandy Springs police and booked into the Fulton County Jail. He posted a total of $10,000 in surety bonds the same day—$9,000 on the felony aggravated battery count and $1,000 on the misdemeanor child-cruelty count—and was released.
The charges stemmed from an alleged May 9 altercation at the couple’s Sandy Springs home. According to arrest affidavits, Alicia Brown told investigators that an argument over text messages Morgan had exchanged with a female coworker escalated. She alleged he shoved her, causing her to stumble headfirst into an office door and suffer a deep laceration above her left eye that required stitches.
Police said the couple’s 13-year-old son was in the home and heard the confrontation, which formed the basis of the cruelty-to-children charge. Morgan took Brown to urgent care that night.
Morgan has consistently denied the allegations. In a statement after his arrest he wrote that he “unequivocally deny[s] every allegation,” cited his decades of work in community and family life, and said he had “complete confidence in the facts and in the legal process.” He later stepped away from his morning show to focus on family and legal matters.
A Fulton County judge granted Brown a temporary protective order in June that required Morgan to stay 200 yards away and granted her temporary custody of the minor children and exclusive use of the family home. Those civil proceedings are separate from the criminal case the DA has now declined to pursue.
Read: Big Tigger steps away from Atlanta radio show amid allegations
Declining to prosecute means the office will not present the case to a grand jury or seek an indictment. It is not a finding that the alleged events did not occur, nor is it a finding of guilt. Prosecutors typically make such decisions when they conclude the evidence is insufficient to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, when witnesses or other proof present problems, or after weighing all materials submitted by investigators.
The decision closes the criminal chapter that began with the June arrest. Other legal matters involving the couple have continued on separate tracks.
Read: Big Tigger’s wife threatens lawsuit after Fulton warrant
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Alicia Denise Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio personality Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, has filed a federal lawsuit against Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and his department, alleging she was subjected to a high-risk felony traffic stop and arrest due to an erroneous kidnapping warrant.
The suit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, stems from events surrounding Brown’s July 6, 2026, arrest in Hart County, Georgia, on Maryland kidnapping-related charges. Brown contends that the warrant and/or its active status was erroneous.
Big Tigger’s Wife Alicia Brown Threatens Federal Lawsuit Against Fulton County Sheriff Over Warrant That Led to High-Risk Arrest on I-85 in Hart County
Law-enforcement agencies nonetheless relied on the information, resulting in her being subjected to a high-risk felony stop on Interstate 85, apprehension, loss of liberty, detention, humiliation, emotional distress, and other damages.
Details of the Hart County Arrest
According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a “be on the lookout” (BOLO) alert around 8:46 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, regarding a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 85 whose driver was believed to be wanted on outstanding kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland.
Hart County deputies located the vehicle near Exit 177 on I-85 (just south of the South Carolina state line) and, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, conducted a felony traffic stop. The 37-year-old driver, identified as Alicia Denise Brown of Atlanta, was taken into custody without incident. Two young children were safely recovered from the vehicle and were not injured. Reports indicated one of the children is the child Brown shares with Morgan.
Authorities confirmed Brown was wanted by the Baltimore County Police Department on warrants stemming from the disappearance of a 10-year-old child reported missing in 2019. She was also wanted at the time by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on felony charges of interference with child custody (those local charges were later dismissed, according to some reports). Both jurisdictions confirmed the warrants as valid at the time of the stop, and Maryland authorities advised they would seek extradition.
The child connected to the Maryland warrants has been identified in media reports as Ailea (or Ailiea/Aileah) Brown, last seen on May 25, 2019, at a home on the 300 block of Erin Russell Court in Reisterstown, Maryland. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has noted she may have been in the company of her mother. Baltimore County police have said the child related to their investigation remains missing, and the two children recovered during the Georgia stop are unrelated to that case.
Brown’s arrest and the subsequent lawsuit form the latest chapter in a series of highly publicized legal matters involving the couple. In late June 2026, Morgan was arrested on charges of aggravated battery and cruelty to children stemming from a May 9 argument at their Sandy Springs home. According to the arrest warrant, the dispute began over text messages between Morgan and a co-worker; Brown allegedly sustained a bruise to her lip and a laceration over her eye after being pushed into a door. The couple’s then-13-year-old son was present. Morgan has denied the allegations and later stepped away from his V-103 radio position.
Separately, in late June, V-103 co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Brown, alleging false Instagram posts claiming an affair with Morgan and implying involvement in the alleged domestic violence. Amiker seeks damages and a jury trial.
Brown’s federal lawsuit against Sheriff Labat and Fulton County officials seeks compensation related to the alleged erroneous warrant and the resulting high-risk stop and detention in Hart County. The case continues to unfold amid the broader legal and personal disputes involving the Morgans.
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HART COUNTY, Ga. — A northeast Georgia traffic stop has led to the arrest of Atlanta-area resident and wife of radio personality Big Tigger, Alicia Brown, on serious out-of-state charges connected to the 2019 disappearance of her daughter.
According to the Hart County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over Brown on Interstate 85 Tuesday and took her into custody on outstanding Maryland kidnapping warrants. Authorities say the warrants stem from the disappearance of her daughter several years ago.
Big Tigger’s Wife Arrested on Maryland Kidnapping Warrants
Brown also faces a new felony charge of interference with child custody in Georgia. Officials indicate she is expected to be extradited to Maryland to face the original warrants.
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office has released her mugshot.
The arrest comes amid heightened public attention surrounding Brown’s personal life. Leaked videos circulating online appear to show a physical altercation between Brown and her estranged partner, Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger (Darian Morgan), involving a dispute over his phone during their ongoing separation.
Big Tigger, a longtime figure in Atlanta’s entertainment and media scene known for his work on V-103 and other platforms, has not publicly commented on the leaked footage or the arrest as of Wednesday morning.
Background on the Maryland Case
Maryland authorities have sought Brown in connection with her daughter’s 2019 disappearance. Details of the original case remain limited in Georgia records, but the active kidnapping warrants prompted the multi-state effort that ended in her detention on I-85 in Hart County, roughly 90 minutes northeast of Atlanta.
Hart County Sheriff’s Office deputies acted swiftly once the outstanding warrants were confirmed during the routine traffic stop. Brown was processed locally before being held pending extradition proceedings.
Local Ties Draw Attention
The case has drawn significant interest in Atlanta due to Brown’s connection to Big Tigger, a familiar voice to many in the city’s radio audience. The timing of the arrest with the emergence of the alleged altercation videos has fueled social media discussion, though law enforcement has not linked the two matters directly.
No additional charges related to the videos have been announced. Hart County officials say their role was limited to the traffic stop and warrant service.
This story is developing. Atlanta News will continue to follow the extradition process and any updates from Maryland authorities regarding the 2019 disappearance case.
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A video allegedly depicting radio personality Big Tigger (Darian Morgan) in a physical confrontation with his wife, Alicia Brown, has gone viral on social media, adding fresh fuel to an ongoing domestic dispute that led to his arrest last month.
The clip, shared widely on social media, shows a bald man with tattoos and glasses (identified as Big Tigger) interacting physically with a woman on the floor of a room cluttered with scattered clothing, shopping bags (including Fashion Nova and Target items), and household items.
Disturbing Leaked Video Shows Big Tigger in Physical Struggle with Wife Alicia Brown Over Cell Phone
The Big Tigger footage appears to capture a tense struggle, with the man bending over or grappling with the woman as she lies on the ground. Context from reports and social media indicates the altercation centers on her holding onto his cell phone, which he is trying to retrieve.
Background on the Couple and the May 9 Incident
Big Tigger, known for hosting The Big Tigger Morning Show in Atlanta and his past role as a BET Rap City host, has been married to Alicia Brown. The couple has at least one young son.
According to police reports and Alicia Brown’s statements to authorities, the dispute began on May 9, 2026, at their home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It allegedly started over text messages on Big Tigger’s phone (reportedly involving a female co-worker). Tensions escalated when he allegedly called her “psycho” and began recording her. She reportedly grabbed the phone; he allegedly tackled her to the floor, causing a minor bruise to her lower lip.
She then went downstairs, where the confrontation continued. Brown claims he restrained her, and in the process of pushing or moving her, she stumbled headfirst into a door, sustaining a deep cut above her left eye.
The incident occurred in the presence of their child, leading to the additional charge of third-degree cruelty to children.
Arrest, Charges, and Prior Footage
Big Tigger was arrested on or around June 23–26, 2026, on charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. He was released after posting a $10,000 bond. A protective order was later granted, requiring him to stay away from Brown and the children.
Earlier in late June, TMZ obtained and published Ring camera/security footage from inside the home. In that clip, Brown is heard telling someone to “take a picture.”
Big Tigger approaches, grabs her by the neck and tells her to stop, then grabs her arms as they struggle while she yells “Get off of me!” They move out of frame behind a door, followed by a loud noise and sounds consistent with crying.
The New Leaked Video and Public Reaction
The newly circulating video shared this week appears to be phone-recorded footage of the struggle over the cell phone. It has sparked intense online debate.
Some viewers and commentators argue it does not show intentional assault but rather Big Tigger attempting to retrieve his personal property (the phone) from his wife, who is refusing to return it. Others point to the physical nature of the interaction as consistent with the allegations of battery.
Social media reactions have been polarized. Supporters of Big Tigger emphasize context (property retrieval, prior behavior by Brown) and question the “assault” framing. Critics view the footage as evidence supporting the domestic violence claims. Some posts highlight broader discussions about domestic disputes, accountability, and how videos can lack full context.
Big Tigger has publicly denied the allegations, stating they are false and asking for privacy and grace for his family as they navigate the situation. Reports indicate he has stepped away from his radio show amid the legal proceedings. Alicia Brown has shared messages about “false narratives” in some updates and, in one statement, clarified she has never called her husband an abuser.
Meanwhile, Big Tigger’s co-host has filed a defamation lawsuit against his wife.
Current Status
The legal case remains ongoing. Big Tigger faces the pending charges, and the protective order is in effect. No trial date has been widely reported as of early July 2026. Both the Ring camera footage and the newer leaked video are part of the public discourse but have not been fully litigated in court.
Videos like these often go viral quickly in high-profile cases, but they represent only one angle of complex personal disputes. As with any ongoing legal matter, Big Tigger is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Big Tigger has stepped away from his radio show as legal matters run their course.
This incident highlights the challenges of domestic disputes in the public eye, especially when involving media personalities, and continues to generate discussion across social platforms.
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ATLANTA, Ga. — Longtime Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger announced Sunday that he is temporarily stepping away from the microphone to focus on his family and ongoing legal matters.
Disturbing video shows Big Tigger physical altercation with wife as child screams.
The host, whose real name is Darian Morgan, has been a staple on V-103 for years, known for his interviews and deep connections to Atlanta’s hip-hop and entertainment scene. In a statement shared on social media, Big Tigger addressed the intense public scrutiny surrounding his personal life, describing it as filled with “overwhelming speculation and misinformation.”
Big Tigger Steps Away from Atlanta Radio
“While I’ve spent decades shining a light on the culture… my own personal life has now become the subject,” he noted. He emphasized that the hardest part of the situation is being away from his son, stating that nothing is more important to him than being “a great father.”
Read: Big Tigger arrested on charges of child cruelty.
Big Tigger said he plans to step back from work temporarily to prioritize his family while allowing his legal team space to address the case. He “unequivocally” denied all allegations against him and expressed confidence in clearing his name. He closed by thanking supporters for their love and encouragement.
The announcement comes amid a series of public legal developments in recent weeks. His wife, Alicia Brown, recently responded through her legal and public relations team after V-103 co-host Francesca Amiker filed a federal defamation lawsuit.
Amiker accused Brown of falsely portraying her as Big Tigger’s “mistress” and “homewrecker.” Brown’s representatives declined to comment directly on the allegations, citing pending legal matters, and stated that “the receipts, including text messages, evidence, and the legal process will speak for themselves.”
Recent local reports have also linked the situation to an arrest in Sandy Springs on domestic violence charges.
Big Tigger’s departure marks a significant pause for one of Atlanta’s most recognizable radio voices. V-103 has not yet issued a public statement on programming changes.
This story is developing. AtlantaFi.com will continue to follow the case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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In a high-profile federal lawsuit filed on June 30, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Francesca Amiker, co-host of The Big Tigger Morning Show on Atlanta’s iconic V-103 (WVEE-FM), has accused Alicia Brown—the wife of veteran radio personality Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan—of defamation.
Disturbing video shows Big Tigger physical altercation with wife as child screams.
Amiker claims Brown’s social media posts falsely portrayed her as a “mistress/homewrecker” involved in an extramarital affair with Big Tigger, leading to widespread harassment, reputational damage, professional losses, emotional distress, and the need for crisis management.
V-103 Co-Host Francesca Amiker Sues Big Tigger’s Wife Alicia Brown for Defamation Amid Explosive Allegations of Affair and Domestic Turmoil
The suit, which seeks defamation damages, attorney’s fees, punitive damages, and a jury trial, highlights the intersection of personal drama, public scrutiny, and professional radio dynamics in Atlanta’s tight-knit media scene. It arrives just weeks after Big Tigger’s arrest on aggravated battery and cruelty to children charges stemming from a May 9, 2026, domestic incident.
Background: A Professional Partnership Under Fire
Big Tigger, born Darian Morgan in 1972, is a legendary figure in Atlanta media and hip-hop culture. He gained national fame as host of BET’s Rap City (including “Tha Bassment”) and 106 & Park, and has built a long career in radio, including stints in Washington, D.C., before returning to Atlanta. He joined V-103 in 2013 and took over the morning drive slot in 2020. Beyond radio, he serves as the in-game DJ for Atlanta Falcons games and PA announcer for the Atlanta Hawks.
Francesca Amiker, a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Atlanta native, joined V-103 earlier in 2026 as part of a programming refresh. After years at 11Alive (WXIA-TV) and as an E! News correspondent, she officially became co-host of The Big Tigger Morning Show in May 2026, teaming with Big Tigger for the 6-10 a.m. weekday slot. Station leadership and Amiker herself described the move as a full-circle moment, blending her broadcasting expertise with V-103’s cultural legacy.
Prior to Amiker, the show had seen several co-hosts, including Tyler Chronicles, Ms. Pat, Shamea Morton, and Jazzy McBee. Their on-air chemistry was presented as professional and energetic, focused on music, entertainment news, and community connection.
The Spark: Domestic Incident and Social Media Accusations
According to police reports and the arrest warrant, the May 9 argument between Big Tigger and Brown centered on text messages between Morgan and a co-worker. Brown began recording the dispute, leading to a physical altercation over a cellphone.
Read up on Big Tigger’s arrest in Sandy Springs.
Brown alleged Morgan shoved her, causing her to hit a door and sustain a deep laceration above her left eye requiring stitches, plus visible disfigurement and a bruise. Their 13-year-old son (from Brown’s prior relationship) was present, contributing to the child cruelty charge.
Brown took to Instagram, posting content—including a video showing her injuries with a caption tagging or referencing Amiker—that implied Amiker’s involvement in the marital strife and suggested an affair. Posts allegedly portrayed Amiker as responsible for or condoning violence against women. Many posts were later deleted but had already circulated widely.
Big Tigger was arrested on June 20, 2026. He has denied the allegations, calling them false. In a public statement on his Instagram, he clarified: “Francesca and I have never been anything more than friends and respected colleagues,” apologized to Amiker for the impact, and requested privacy for his family.
Amiker also publicly denied any romantic involvement, emphasizing her professionalism and the harm to her reputation built over a 16-year career.
The Lawsuit: Claims of Malice and Harm
Amiker’s complaint details how Brown’s posts triggered “incessant public and private harassment, humiliation, ridicule, and threats.” It argues the statements were made with actual malice, knowing they were false, and caused tangible professional and emotional damage. The case is in federal court due to diversity of citizenship (Amiker in Georgia, Brown claiming North Carolina) and claimed damages exceeding $75,000.
In response to media inquiries, Brown provided a settlement demand letter to Amiker’s team. In it, she expressed belief that communications between Amiker and Big Tigger exceeded “appropriate professional boundaries,” citing examples like affectionate language and observed behavior at events (e.g., hugs and photos taken without acknowledging her presence). She linked the May 9 argument directly to tensions over the alleged relationship.
Amiker, through her publicist, has stated she will let the legal filing speak for itself.
Broader Context and Ongoing Fallout
The couple married in 2023 and welcomed a son in 2025. The situation is further complicated by prior public narratives around Brown, including references to a daughter from a previous relationship who went missing years ago.
Big Tigger has been off the air following his arrest, with Frank Ski and others filling in alongside Amiker. A protective order filed by Brown prohibits direct interaction between Morgan and Brown or her children.
This saga underscores the challenges public figures face when personal lives collide with professional ones in the age of social media. What began as a private marital dispute escalated into public accusations that have drawn in colleagues, fans, and now the federal courts.
As the defamation case proceeds alongside any criminal proceedings against Big Tigger, Atlanta’s media community and listeners await developments. Both Amiker and Morgan have stressed their commitment to professionalism and truth, while Brown maintains her focus on family and legal processes. The outcome could have lasting implications for reputations, careers, and the dynamics of morning radio in one of the country’s most vibrant markets.
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Atlanta radio personality Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan was arrested Saturday morning, June 20, 2026, by the Sandy Springs Police Department on charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail and released the same day after posting a $10,000 bond.
Disturbing video shows Big Tigger physical altercation with wife as child screams.
Jail records and multiple news outlets, including 11Alive and TMZ, confirm the charges stem from a domestic incident involving his wife, Alicia Brown. Details of the alleged events remain limited in public reports, but the cruelty-to-children charge indicates the couple’s young child (they have a son born in 2025) was present or affected during the incident.
Big Tigger Arrested: The Details
The arrest follows weeks of public tension between Morgan and Brown. In early June, Brown posted on social media showing visible injuries to her face and implied her husband was responsible, while also referencing infidelity.
She later clarified in a statement to media outlets (including Loren LoRosa) that she had “never called my husband an abuser” and that social media had drawn its own conclusions from the information shared. She emphasized respecting the legal process and focusing on her family.
Morgan, who hosts The Big Tigger Morning Show on Atlanta’s V-103 (WVEE), had been off the air for several days prior to the arrest. Upon returning, he addressed circulating rumors on-air, describing them as “allegations and accusations that have been circulating are false.”
Neither he nor the station has issued further public comments regarding the arrest as of June 23.
The case is now heading to court. No additional details about injuries, weapons, or the exact sequence of events have been released by authorities or the involved parties.
Big Tigger’s History in Atlanta
Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan, born December 22, 1972, in the Bronx, New York, rose to national prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a radio and television personality. He is best known for hosting BET’s Rap City: Tha Basement (1999–2005) and appearing on 106 & Park, along with earlier radio work in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. (including a long run at WPGC).
Morgan became a fixture in Atlanta radio when he joined WVEE-FM (V-103), the market’s top urban contemporary station, in January 2013. He initially hosted the afternoon drive slot (2–6 p.m.). In August 2020, he moved to the high-profile morning drive position, where he has hosted The Big Tigger Morning Show ever since. The show features entertainment news, music, and interviews, connecting him with millions of listeners across the Atlanta metro area and beyond via streaming.
Beyond radio, Morgan has deep ties to Atlanta sports and community:
- He serves as the public address (PA) announcer for the Atlanta Hawks (NBA).
- He has been involved as an in-game host or DJ for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) in some capacities.
- He founded the Big Tigger Foundation, focused on community support and philanthropy in Atlanta.
- He is an Emmy Award winner (for his earlier TV work) and has been inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame.
Over more than a decade in Atlanta, Big Tigger has established himself as one of the city’s most recognizable and enduring voices in urban radio and entertainment, blending his national hip-hop credentials with local engagement. His morning show remains a staple for many Atlantans.
As the legal process unfolds, more details may emerge. This remains an ongoing matter with charges that have not yet been adjudicated.
