Rapper 50 Cent stood silently before a judge on Monday as his attorney entered his plea of not guilty to domestic violence and vandalism charges involving an ex-girlfriend who is the mother of his child.
The performer, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, was told to stay away from Daphne Narvarez and forbidden from contacting her by phone or email.
He also was told not to possess any weapons.
The 37-year-old In Da Club singer was ordered to return to court on 4 September for a pretrial hearing.
Narvarez says Jackson trashed her California condo and kicked her during an argument on 23 June.
Police said property worth $7 100 was destroyed. She said she locked herself in a bedroom but Jackson kicked open the bedroom door and kicked her, causing injury.
Outside court, defence attorney Scott Leemon said his client denies the allegations.
Police said Jackson was gone when they arrived, and they saw broken items including chandeliers, furniture and a television.
Narvarez said she had a three-year relationship with Jackson.
He was charged with domestic violence and four counts of vandalism. If convicted, he could face up to five years behind bars and $46 000 in fines.
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