Britney Spears is standing up for herself in the aftermath of the Las Vegas incident in which she was smacked by an NBA security staffer.
07.07.2023 - 01:31 / usmagazine.com
Britney Spears spoke out about the altercation that took place between her and NBA player Victor Wembanyama’s security team.
“Traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my fair share of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night,” Spears, 41, wrote via her Instagram Story on Thursday, July 6, one day after the incident. “I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner. I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again. I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success.”
Spears went on to explain she “tapped” Wembanyama, 19, on the shoulder on Wednesday, July 5, to “get his attention since the area “was really loud.”
“I am aware of the player’s statement where he mentions ‘I grabbed him from behind’ but I simply tapped him on the shoulder,” she continued. “His security then back-handed me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses [to fall] off my face.”
Spears explained that she gets “swarmed by people all the time,” adding that she was “swarmed by a group of at least 20 fans” that night but her security team “didn’t hit any of them.”
The pop star confessed that the incident between her and the San Antonio Spurs player was “super embarrassing to share with the world” but found it important to “set an example” and remind public figures to “treat all people with respect.”
“Physical violence is happening too much in this world. Often behind closed doors,” she said. “I stand with all the victims and my heart goes out to all of you!!! I have yet to get a public apology from the player, his security or their organization. I hope they will …
Britney Spears is standing up for herself in the aftermath of the Las Vegas incident in which she was smacked by an NBA security staffer.
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Britney Spears has finally seen the video showing her tap NBA star Victor Wembanyama's shoulder before the player's security guard «back handed» her. And, despite everything that went down, she's still a fan of the rookie.The 41-year-old pop singer took to Instagram on Friday and expressed befuddlement at what transpired at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this week between her and Damian Smith, the Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs.«I've been working in the industry for years and have been with some of the most famous people in the world … NSYNC at one point were like The Beatles … girls would throw themselves at them everywhere we went … not one time in my life has a security guard ever hit another person !!!» she captioned her lengthy post.The singer said she's not playing the victim by sharing her point of view.
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Off the hook!
NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security team will not face charges following the physical altercation with Britney Spears.
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Britney Spears' police report will not result in charges. On Friday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told ET that it's concluded its investigation of the alleged battery incident between Spears and a security guard for Victor Wembanyama, and said that no charges will be filed against the person involved.Earlier this week, multiple outlets reported that Spears filed a police report after allegedly being assaulted by a security guard for the NBA star. The incident reportedly happened at Catch restaurant at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas, where Spears was dining with husband Sam Asghari.According to, who was first to report the news, the singer spotted Wembanyama across the restaurant, and went over to say hello.
The security guard who allegedly “backhanded” Britney Spears when she approached NBA played Victor Wembanyama will not face charges from Las Vegas police.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama is speaking out after his security guard allegedly hit Britney Spears in the face on Wednesday. The incident happened at Catch restaurant at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas, where Spears was dining with husband Sam Asghari.
Britney Spears has allegedly been assaulted by a member of the San Antonio Spurs security team.Writing on social media yesterday (July 6), Spears said she was “backhanded in the face” by a security guard who was protecting a sports star in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday (July 5).The singer did not name the individual, but French basketball player Victor Wembanyama of Spurs has confirmed to a news reporter that he was the person involved.According to TMZ, Spears has filed a police report with the Metropolitan Police Department alleging battery.“On 5 July 2023 at approximately 11pm, LVMPD officers responded to a property in the 3,700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard regarding a battery investigation,” police said on Thursday (via The Guardian).“The incident has been documented on a police report and no arrest or citations have been issued. No further details will be provided at this time.”Beginning a statement she shared online about the “traumatic experience”, Spears said: “I was not prepared for what happened to me last night.”The singer went on to recall how she decided to approach “an athlete” in a restaurant after previously recognising him in the lobby of her hotel.
Victor Wembanyama reacted to his security slapping Britney Spears — and claimed he was unaware she was the victim until “hours” after the incident occurred.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama is speaking out after his security guard allegedly hit Britney Spears in the face on Wednesday. The incident happened at Catch restaurant at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas, where Spears was dining with husband Sam Asghari.According to , which was first to report the news, the singer spotted Wembanyama across the restaurant and went over to say hello.
Britney Spears has addressed the attack on her in Las Vegas on Wednesday night.