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Digital Underground Rappers Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges

Two members of the rap collective Digital Underground were apparently arrested over the weekend after fondling a woman backstage after a show at the Arkansas State Fair in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Michael Sheldon Pierce and Kyle James Eastern, Jr. were both charged with first degree sexual abuse for allegedly forcing her into a bathroom and then kissing and groping her, according to the Associated Press.

Eastern also faces a drug possession charge, as police officers found a small amount of marijuana in his pocket when they took him into custody. Both Eastern and Pierson were released after posting a $2,500 bond.

Digital Underground formed in Oakland, California in 1987 and is probably best remembered for the hit song "The Humpty Dance" [RealVideo] from the rappers' 1990 debut, "Sex Packets."

The band was also one of the earliest outlets for Tupac

Shakur, as he first appeared on

the Digital Underground's 1991 EP, "This Is An EP Release," as well as the Underground's 1991 album, "Sons Of P," and 1993's "Body Hat Syndrome."

Digital Underground released its most recent album, "Who Got The Gravy," on Interscope Records in 1998.

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