Rapper 'Slammed and Cuffed' at Airport — Because He Wouldn't Stop Riding His Hoverboard?

Rapper Wiz Khalifa said he was "slammed and cuffed" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents Saturday inside Los Angeles International Airport because he refused to stop riding his hoverboard.

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Haven't been slammed and cuffed in a while. That was fun.

— Cameron (@wizkhalifa) August 22, 2015

All because I didn't want to ditch the technogy everyone will be using in the next 6 months. Do what you want kids. pic.twitter.com/7F0KIQgFrA

— Cameron (@wizkhalifa) August 23, 2015

Numerous news outlets reported that Khalifa's device is akin to the "Back to the Future" gizmo (which floats and actually is scheduled for release in October). However it appears the model Khalifa touts has wheels.

Image source: YouTube

Image source: YouTube

“I stand for our generation and our generation is gonna be riding hover boards so if you don’t like it eat a d***!” he also posted on Twitter after the incident.

While video showed the rapper on his belly surrounded by at least four officials —

— a law enforcement source told TMZ that Khalifa wasn't arrested but rather was detained for failure to comply and eventually released following an apology. He won't face charges, the source said.

Here's a brief video interview with Khalifa outside LAX after the incident — and it includes some closeups of his nifty golden contraption:

U.S. Customs wouldn't respond specifically to CNN, citing privacy, but said it "strives to treat all travelers with respect and in a professional manner, while maintaining the focus of our mission to protect all citizens and visitors in the United States.

"All travelers arriving into the U.S. are subject to CBP inspection, and for their own safety and the safety of other passengers, must follow officers' instructions while in the Federal Inspection Service area. CBP officers are conducting their critical national security mission while facilitating the entry of legitimate travelers. An uncompliant passenger or any disruptive behavior could put many at risk in this highly secure area."

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