50 Cent didn’t ‘deliberately strike’ concertgoer within the head after throwing microphone into live performance crowd… as he is investigated by police for battery
The lawyer for 50 Cent has shared a press release with DailyMail.com claiming that his shopper didn’t ‘deliberately’ a lady at his current live performance cease in Los Angeles.
‘Let’s be very clear, as I instructed LAPD this afternoon, my shopper Curtis would by no means deliberately strike anybody with a microphone,’ mentioned Scott Leeman, through a press release.
‘Anybody saying one thing completely different doesn’t have all of the details and is misinformed,’ he added.
The denial of intent to hit somebody comes after the rapper is reportedly being investigated by police for battery after allegedly putting a radio host for Energy 106, which left her with a gash on her brow that poured blood out throughout her face and clothes.
The hitmaker — actual identify: Curtis Jackson III — had reportedly thrown two separate microphones within the crowd at his LA present on Wednesday.
Denial of intent: Rapper 50 Cent’s lawyer Scott Leeman mentioned his shopper ‘would by no means deliberately strike anybody with a microphone’ in a statment to DailyMail.com on Thursday after he reportedly hit a lady within the head at Wednesday’s present in LA; seen in 2021 in Atlanta
A now-viral TikTOk reveals the In Da Membership artist, who just lately postponed his Arizona concert resulting from a warmth wave, hurling a microphone with drive offstage when the merchandise wasn’t working.
Within the clip, the star was handed a mic that did not work and was seen dropping it down impatiently on the facet of stage.
He later was given one other mic that was additionally going through technical points, prompting him to hurl the merchandise away, hitting the fan.
Because the incident, 50 Cent is now a suspect in a felony battery report after the lady ‘filed a police report’ shortly after the live performance, reported TMZ.
The Instagram account, The Neighborhood Talk, additionally uploaded a photograph of the fan with a bloody gash on her brow and claimed the sufferer was Energy 106 host, Bryhana Monegain.
Legislation enforcement knowledgeable the outlet that, ’50 threw the mic at his crew within the manufacturing space and hit the sufferer,’ and that the lady claimed to officers, ’50 regarded immediately at her earlier than throwing the mic.’
After being struck by the microphone, the fan was taken to the hospital to deal with a ‘laceration on her head.’
Oh pricey: The rapper threw a microphone into the group twice throughout his Ultimate Tour cease in Los Angeles on Wednesday – putting a fan within the head and main the star to change into a suspect in a battery case
Throwing a microphone: The In Da Membership hitmaker could possibly be seen hurling a microphone with drive offstage when the merchandise did not work in a now-viral TikTok
In images obtained by TMZ, the sufferer could possibly be seen with a deep lower on her brow and confirmed that her head was wrapped with a bandage.
She additionally had cuts and bruises on her arm in addition to the palm of her hand.
Sources knowledgeable the outlet that fifty Cent ‘wasn’t concentrating on the lady, however nonetheless, he beaned her good.’
One other insider near the rapper defined that the lady was in a restricted space close to the stage which she ‘wasn’t imagined to be in.’ It is unclear why the insider thought that declare would absolve 50
The rapper has been on the highway for his Ultimate Lap tour which formally kicked off final month in July, and is slated to come back to an finish on December 14 in Auckland, New Zealand, with worldwide dates beginning in late September.
Cardi B is one other performer who just lately confronted the same incident final month in July when she hurled a microphone at an viewers member in Las Vegas after a drink was tossed at her.
In anger, she responded by throwing the mic on the DJ, however was later legally cleared in the battery case.
Legal professionals for the singer, Drew Findling, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, instructed TMZ in assertion on the time, ‘This afternoon we have been notified by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept., that because of their investigation, there can be NO prices in opposition to Cardi.’
‘Laceration’: In images obtained by TMZ, the sufferer could possibly be seen with a deep lower on her brow and confirmed that her head was wrapped with a bandage
Bandaged: A thick bandage was wrapped round her head and dried blood could possibly be seen stained on her shirt
Different accidents: Other than the gash on her brow, the sufferer additionally obtained a lower on the palm of her hand
Bruises: The lady who was struck with the microphone additionally obtained bruises and different smaller scrapes on her arm as effectively
Not joyful: Within the clip, the star was handed a mic that did not work and he was seen dropping it down impatiently on the facet of stage and later was given one other mic that was additionally going through technical points, prompting him to hurl the merchandise away, hitting the fan
Incident: Because the incident, 50 Cent is now a suspect in a felony battery report after the lady ‘filed a police report’ shortly after the live performance, reported TMZ.; seen earlier this month in NYC
Aimed toward crew: Legislation enforcement knowledgeable the outlet that, ’50 threw the mic at his crew within the manufacturing space and hit the sufferer,’ and that the lady claimed to officers, ’50 regarded immediately at her earlier than throwing the mic’
Shaken: Cardi B is one other performer who just lately confronted the same incident final month in July when she hurled a microphone at an viewers member in Las Vegas after the DJ tossed a drink at her
Mic assault: In anger, she responded by tossing the mic on the DJ, however was later legally cleared within the battery case
‘On behalf of Cardi, we recognize the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept’s diligent and immediate decision of this matter.’ The microphone itself was later auctioned off on eBay for practically a whopping $100k.
50 Cent has but to handle the incident, however earlier on Thursday, he jumped to Instagram to share images along with his son, Sire, 10, who additionally attended the L.A. live performance.
The submit contained two images of the performer and his youngest son, whom he shares with Daphne Pleasure. The star additionally welcomed son, Marquise Jackson, 26, with ex Shaniqua Tompkins.
The duo stood intently collectively on the stage which was coated with confetti and 50 Cent penned, ‘My LA present was SIRE authorised, he mentioned man that was loopy! My little man might really feel the love.’
The microphone incident comes shortly after the Sweet Store rapper postponed his Arizona tour cease that was slated to be held on Monday, August 28.
Nevertheless, resulting from a warmth wave and temperatures rising to 116 levels, the performer made the choice to not take to the stage. As an alternative, he jumped to his fundamental Instagram web page on Sunday to disclose the information to his followers and followers.
‘As a result of excessive warmth, the present tomorrow in Phoenix, AZ is being postponed. For anybody who would love a refund, please go to level of buy for directions.’
The daddy of two then expressed, ‘I will be again in Arizona quickly! 116 levels is harmful for everybody.’
Injured: After being struck in head by the microphone, the fan was taken to the hospital to deal with a ‘laceration on her head’
Not a goal Sources knowledgeable TMZ that fifty Cent ‘wasn’t concentrating on the lady, however nonetheless, he beaned her good’
But to handle: 50 Cent has but to handle the incident, however earlier on Thursday, he jumped to Instagram to share images along with his son, Sire, 10, who additionally attended the L.A. live performance
Feeling the ‘love’: ‘My LA present was SIRE authorised, he mentioned man that was loopy! My little man might really feel the love’
Postponed: The microphone incident comes shortly after the Sweet Store rapper postponed his Arizona tour cease that was slated to be held on Monday, August 28; seen earlier this month in NYC
Will return: The daddy of two then expressed, ‘I will be again in Arizona quickly! 116 levels is harmful for everybody’
Nevertheless, social media customers and followers who have been set to attend the live performance have been lower than impressed by the final minute cancellation.
One follower typed out within the remark part, ‘Numerous damaged hearts tonight!’ whereas one other added, ‘The day earlier than the live performance actually? You could not have mentioned one thing earlier.’
An Instagram consumer wrote, ‘Naaaah the present begins at 7 anyway you may survive for an hour,’ whereas one fan expressed that they had taken the time without work to attend. ‘crying 🙁 not me taking the time without work for this.’
Some followers despatched assist to 50 Cent, with one penning, ‘Sure undoubtedly harmful keep wholesome undoubtedly hydrated.’
