Chris Brown is facing a new lawsuit over an alleged altercation at his recent concert in Texas.
The controversial singer has been hit with a lawsuit after he and several members of his crew allegedly assaulted four men backstage at his concert in Fort Worth, Texas on 19 July.
According to People, Dickies Arena head of backstage security Frederick R. Overpeck is suing Brown, 35, and members of his entourage, Conway, Hood Boss (aka Omololu Omari Akinlolu) and Sinko Ceej for $15 million (£12 million).
Overpeck has claimed he was trying to protect the four men – Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush and Damarcus Powell – and that the injuries he suffered during the alleged altercation have prevented him from working.
The former correctional officer claimed the Run It hitmaker started the fight, which he described as a “prison yard beatdown”, by throwing the first punch.
“The Plaintiff attempted to intervene to stop the violence,” the lawsuit states. “Plaintiff was instead thrown out of the way, while at the same time Brown yelled racial slurs demanding that his entourage join in and beat the four fans.”
Overpeck claimed he tried to get between “the attackers” and protect one of the alleged victims, Parker.
“Unfortunately, the attackers, to include Brown, did not stop the violence,” the lawsuit continued. “They instead continued to kick and stomp victim Parker, and in the process repeatedly kicked Plaintiff as well, severely injuring him.”
The employee stated that the alleged altercation left him with a cracked vertebra in his neck, which would require treatment.
On Sunday, the rapper, his entourage and tour promoter Live Nation were sued for $50 million (£39 million) for alleged assault by the four men.
