Playboi Carti‘s entourage is catching heat over an altercation involving a couple at a nightclub. The couple, who were hyped at seeing the rapper, approached him and gave him a picture they thought was a funny meme. Well, things quickly went haywire as the gesture was not taken well by Carti’s crew.
A male fan has come forward with some shocking allegations, claiming the entourage of Carti attacked him along with his girlfriend after they handed him a photo that he took offense to. The fan further described the moment as chaotic and frightening. “About ten minutes ago, Playboi Carti’s crew jumped me and my girlfriend all because I wanted to ask him to sign my picture,” said the fan recounting what happened recently.
The picture in question was a meme-style picture of Carti, and it would appear the rapper didn’t take the humor behind the photo nicely. According to the fan, after he handed over the photo, Carti responded by commanding his crew to go get the fan’s phone. “He told his gang, ‘Go get his phone from him,'” the fan alleged. In one of those weird, ironic turns of events, the fan would end up handing Carti his girl’s phone in hopes of capturing the moment on video; what happened next was a blur of confusion and fear.
When the story went viral, it resulted in the police investigating the claims of assault by the couple. Authorities are now collecting evidence and questioning several witnesses. Fans online have manifested their support for the couple by helping them raise their voices louder and attention to their story.
While many displayed several auspices of support for the couple, others came to the defense of Carti and his entourage. Some fans went on social media to say celebrities deserve respect and should be left in peace, not messed with through disrespectful antics. Comments like “People need to respect boundaries. Carti’s entourage did what they had to do” reflect this viewpoint.
However, many voiced their disappointment and claimed violence is never the answer. “This is unacceptable behavior. They should have just asked nicely,” one fan commented.
Needless to say, this is not the first time Playboi Carti has been in a hot water situation. Rapper Jordan Carter has faced several legal concerns over the years. In February 2023 saw the arrest of the artist Carti on felony charges for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during a spat over a paternity test. According to reports, this incident occurred in December 2022 in Atlanta at the residence of Carti.
According to the police affidavit, the victim-who was 14 weeks pregnant at the time-showed up at Carti’s crib to chat about their baby and a paternity test. Things reportedly went physical when Carti allegedly grabbed her by the throat and pushed her into the bushes outside the home. She said she could barely breathe and thought she was going to die. She further stated that two other males in the house did nothing to attempt to break up the fight.
Even Carti’s performances aren’t safe from the drama. During his concert performance this March 2023 at Rolling Loud California, the show had briefly stopped because of an emergency in the crowd. Rumors flew about audience members getting harmed, with some social media sites even claiming the death of one crowd member. After attending to whatever happened in the audience, the performance indeed resumed, but it sent many fans speculating and in a tizzy.
This incident paradoxically reveals the digital world in which celebrities and their fans coexist. The moment social media blurs lines, people begin to feel justified when they capture every moment with their favorite stars. But this situation serves as a reminder that consent and respect are crucial.ves as a reminder that consent and respect are crucial.
