Travis Scott’s Security Guard Accused of Assault: Lawsuit Called ‘Frivolous’
Hold onto your hats, hip-hop fans! Travis Scott is back in the headlines, and this time, it’s not for his latest track or collab but rather for a lawsuit that’s shaking things up. Omar Muhanna, a guy who claims he was attacked by one of Travis’ security personnel outside a Manhattan venue, has filed suit alleging that on August 17, 2024, he was on the receiving end of a vicious assault that left him with serious injuries.
So here’s the tea: Omar says he didn’t provoke the alleged incident. He’s got some serious battle scars to show for it, claiming permanent injuries from the alleged attack. Now, before you start assuming this went down at the concert, let’s clear the air — it was purportedly a couple of blocks away from where Travis rocked the mic for his fans at Fanatics Fest. And guess what? Travis is throwing some serious shade back! His team insists the rapper wasn’t even in the vicinity during the alleged brawl, stating he was busy dining inside a restaurant when it all supposedly went down.
The lawsuit isn’t pointing fingers at Travis directly; it makes the case that Travis is responsible for hiring the security company that employed the guard in question. Muhanna’s suit claims this guard has a history of violent conduct, implying that Scott should have known better than to book him. Yikes! In response, Travis’ representatives labeled the lawsuit “frivolous,” suggesting the case won’t hold water in any courtroom.
Interestingly, this isn’t Travis’ first legal scrape. Just last year, he faced lawsuits related to his Astroworld festival, where several attendees suffered injuries and tragedy unfolded. According to reports by Billboard, those cases linger, alongside ongoing questions about liability and safety practices in the wake of concert disasters.
As the legal saga unfolds, it raises an important question: how much should artists be held accountable for their team’s actions? Will this lawsuit bring Travis back into the hot seat or will it fizzle out? For now, it’s a waiting game, and you can bet we’re keeping our eyes peeled for what happens next!
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ, Billboard, People Magazine
