United Airlines has landed itself in hot water after it flew US rapper ScHoolboy Q's puppy to the wrong city.

The star was having his new French bulldog flown to him from Missouri to Burbank, California, but the dog was accidentally switched during a stop-off in Denver.

When the rapper arrived at the airport to pick him up, he was given someone else's pet.

His puppy, named Yeeerndamean, had been flown to Chicago.

The rapper, whose real name is Quincy Matthew Hanley, vented his frustration on Twitter, writing: "You guys r idiots @united HOW U PUT MY DOG ON THE WRONG FLIGHT???? I need answers."


He told CNN he sent a text message to the airline saying: "My little dog been moving around since the A.M., prolly has pee and number 2 all in his cage smh."

The star later posted on Snapchat to say Yeeerndamean had made it to him safely.

He has since been sharing Instagram videos of the fawn coloured puppy settling in his new home.

The airline has been the subject of some scrutiny lately after it settled for an undisclosed amount for forcibly removing a passenger from an overbooked flight in April.

Just a few weeks later, a rare giant rabbit died during one of its flights.

United Airlines said in a statement: "Our customer's dog was safely reunited with its owner Friday evening.

"We have been in touch with our customer to sincerely apologise for this mistake and are providing a refund."