Rapper Desiigner, known for the mega-hit 'Panda,' has been charged with indecent exposure after exposing himself multiple times on an airplane

• Desiigner was charged for exposing himself on a Delta Airlines flight.
• The rapper, who's known for the hit "Panda," told the FBI he found the flight attendants attractive.

Last week, Brooklyn-born rapper Desiigner was called out for masturbating and exposing his genitals during a flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis.

On Monday, the United States Attorney's Office in Minnesota shared a press release stating that Desiigner, whose real name is Sidney Royel Selby III, has been charged with one federal count of indecent exposure on an aircraft,

Desiigner is best known for his 2016 hit "Panda," which was certified platinum in the US five times, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.

According to the press release from the US Attorney's Office, Desiigner was seen masturbating several times while on board Delta's April 17 transatlantic flight. Flight staff then moved Desiigner, who was said to be seated in first-class, to the back of the plane after he was caught exposing himself.

"While the flight was in the air, Selby, who was seated in the Delta One cabin, exposed his genitals multiple times. During one of the exposures, he masturbated," the press release said.

Before he was moved to the back of the plane, the 25-year-old rapper was warned by a flight attendant that he would be arrested if he continued to expose himself. The flight attendant handed him a Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA violation card, which notes when a passenger's actions "appears to be in violation of federal law." When the plane landed in Minneapolis, Desiigner apologized to the air crew, according to CBS News Minnesota.

He was then questioned by the FBI at Minneapolis St-Paul International Airport. Desiigner told an FBI agent that he exposed himself because he "didn't get much" in Japan and was attracted to the flight attendants, according to a report by the Associated Press. The FBI agent who questioned Desiigner said the rapper didn't look inebriated, and that he denied that he was under the influence, per AP.

"Delta has no tolerance for inappropriate behavior on any of our aircraft or ground facilities," a Delta representative told Insider in an email.

Desiigner said he was "ashamed" of his actions on the flight in a Twitter post on April 21, several days before he was charged. He said in the post that he "was not thinking clearly" at the time and that he would be canceling all his shows.

Desiigner added that he plans to admit himself to a mental health facility, since arriving back in the US.

"Mental health is real guys, please pray for me," Desiigner said, closing the statement by asking his fans to "please get some help" if they are suffering from mental health issues.

Several Twitter users criticized Desiigner for exposing himself on the plane.

"Down bad, if you're that desperate at least go to the bathroom or something... or till you're home," one user, @sweetgissy, wrote on Twitter.

Another Twitter user JakTunes69 said Desiigner is "doing anything to get people to listen to his music."

For Desiigner's charge of a misdemeanor of indecent exposure on an aircraft, he can be punished by no more than 90 days in prison and a $500 fine, according to the US Attorney's Office's press release.

Desiigner's agent did not respond to Insider's requests for comment.

Update: April 26, 2023 — This story has been updated with Delta's comment on the incident.