Rapper jailed for use of profanity

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts -- Authorities arrested American rapper DMX on Saturday for using profanity during a concert the night before on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis, police said.

DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, was released on bail of $376 until Monday, when he is due in Basseterre Magistrate's Court.

The 32-year-old rapper left the Caribbean island on Saturday afternoon, but he pledged to return for his court date.

The rapper, who was nominated last year for a Grammy for best rap solo performance for "Who We Be," performed an hourlong concert Friday night before an enthusiastic crowd of about 3,000 at St. Kitts' annual music festival.

Organizers said they warned DMX he would not be allowed to use obscenities on stage, which is a misdemeanor in this former British Caribbean colony of about 40,000 people.

DMX said he did not sign a contract with St. Kitts officials stating that he would not use profanity.