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Britney Spears recently spoke out about an alleged assault by a security guard who works for Victor Wembanyama, the number one NBA draft pick of this year.
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According to a statement she posted on Twitter, Spears encountered Wembanyama in the lobby of her Las Vegas hotel and later saw him at a restaurant in a different hotel.
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Spears wanted to congratulate Wembanyama on his achievements and tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention, but his security guard reacted violently without looking back, hitting her in the face in front of a crowd.
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The blow almost knocked her over and caused her glasses to fall off.
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Wembanyama, drafted by the San Antonio Spurs, stated that someone grabbed him from behind while he was walking down a hallway, and the security guard pushed that person away to prevent a crowd from forming.
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Wembanyama did not witness the incident as he was instructed not to stop, and he only learned about Spears' involvement hours later.
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Spears denied grabbing Wembanyama from behind and clarified that she simply tapped him on the shoulder.
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She criticized the security guard's actions, mentioning that she is often surrounded by fans and her security team has never resorted to violence against them.
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The Las Vegas Police Department responded to a battery incident in the area on the night of the incident, but no further details were provided, and no arrests or citations were made.
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Spears shared her story to raise awareness about physical violence and urged public figures to set an example and treat everyone with respect. She expressed solidarity with other victims and noted that she has not received a public apology from Wembanyama, the security guard, or the San Antonio Spurs.