Mos Def at Lincoln Presents 'Off the Red Carpet ' during the 2008 American Black Film Festival held at the Sofitel Hotel, Los Angeles, California - 08.08.08

Las Vegas authorities are on the hunt for the star, real name Dante Smith, following his alleged attack on a fashion photographer in August (08).

Mos Def faces charges of felony robbery and malicious destruction of private property, according to TMZ.com.

Photographer Volker Corell claims the rap star ripped a camera from his neck, smashed it to the ground and then took off with it.

Source: WENN