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Kanye West denies assault claims

Rapper’s lawyer enters plea at court hearing

Kanye West will headline the Wireless Festival on 5 July

Kanye West has pleaded not guilty to assault, theft and vandalism charges.

The rapper, 31, was arrested at LA International Airport on 11 September after allegedly breaking a photographer's camera flash.

Kanye, who was not in court, could face 2 and a half years in jail if convicted.

The next hearing will be on 15 July, reports the BBC.

Kanye’s lawyer Blair Berk declined to comment.