Lil Wayne’s Deposition Encounter Leads to Legal Dispute
Incident Overview
Rapper Lil Wayne reportedly engaged in a heated exchange during a deposition related to an alleged assault case, according to court documents obtained by Us Weekly. The confrontation occurred on June 18, when Wayne, 43, was scheduled for questioning by the legal team of his former assistant, Andrew Williams.
Details of the Confrontation
The deposition was disrupted by an argument between Wayne and Omar Taylor, one of Williams’ attorneys. Taylor claimed that Wayne arrived “late and agitated” with his entourage, displaying a “hostile” demeanor. The rapper allegedly used profanity and racial slurs towards Taylor, escalating to physical intimidation by leaning across the table and shouting, “Do you know who I am?”
Taylor further alleged that Wayne summoned his bodyguard, Jax, in an act perceived as intimidation. Despite attempts to calm the situation, Wayne left the deposition abruptly, declaring, “Man, we out!”
Transcript Allegations
An alleged transcript reveals Wayne entering the room and confronting Taylor with, “The f* you looking at n**.” Taylor responded, prompting a back-and-forth exchange. At one point, Taylor instructed Wayne to “sit down and close your mouth,” leading to further confrontation.
Legal Reactions and Claims
Williams’ legal team is seeking $9,400 in sanctions against Wayne for his conduct. On December 4, Wayne denied being the cause of the disruption and expressed willingness to attend another deposition, provided Taylor is not physically present. Wayne’s lawyer requested a protective order against Taylor, citing Taylor’s alleged “bullying” and “physical threats.”
Background of the Lawsuit
Williams filed a lawsuit against Wayne in 2022, citing assault, battery, emotional distress, wrongful termination, and negligence. The incident in question took place on June 20, 2022, on a private plane where Wayne allegedly punched Williams during an argument with the pilot. Williams claimed the punch caused significant harm due to Wayne’s jewelry and sought medical attention.
Current Status
Wayne has denied any wrongdoing, asserting self-defense, and has called for the dismissal of the complaint. A judge has yet to decide on Wayne’s request for a protective order against Taylor.
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Lil Wayne. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
