A member of the Mobile-based dance troupe The Prancing Elites was arrested and booked into the Mobile County Metro Jail on a domestic violence charge, according to jail records.
Adrian Tobias Clemons, 25, was taken into custody and charged with third-degree domestic violence, a misdemeanor harassment-level offense under Alabama law. Jail records show he remained in custody following his arrest, though further details about the specific circumstances leading to the charge were not released.
Clemons is one of five members of The Prancing Elites, a Mobile dance troupe known for a cheerleading and hip-hop hybrid style called J-Setting. The group first drew national attention after members performed at a Christmas parade in Semmes in 2013, sparking both backlash and a wave of support that eventually helped land the troupe a reality television deal.
The group stars in an Oxygen Network reality series that chronicles their lives on and off stage, including their struggles for acceptance within traditional Mardi Gras and parade organizations around Mobile. The show had recently been renewed for a second season at the time of the arrest, reflecting the troupe’s growing national profile.
Domestic violence charges at the third-degree level in Alabama typically involve allegations of harassment between people in a domestic relationship, though the law covers a range of conduct short of physical injury. As with any pending case, the charge represents an accusation rather than a finding of guilt, and the matter is expected to proceed through the Mobile County court system.
News of the arrest circulated quickly among fans of the troupe, whose members have become recognizable figures in Mobile’s arts and entertainment scene since the show’s debut. The group has used its platform to speak openly about issues including gender expression and acceptance in the Deep South, making their personal lives, including legal troubles, a subject of public interest beyond typical entertainment coverage.
Court records will determine how the case proceeds, including whether it results in a plea agreement, dismissal or trial. Mobile County court officials have not indicated a timeline for resolution. As is standard in misdemeanor domestic violence cases, additional hearings are expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks.