While trying to say hello to a fellow celebrity, superstar Britney Spears got a shocking reaction from the San Antonio Spurs security team. According to an exclusive report by @tmz_tv, the singer was allegedly assaulted Wednesday night in Vegas while trying to greet NBA player Victor Wembanyama.
The news site reports that the incident happened at Catch restaurant in the ARIA Hotel around 8:30 PM. Britney was with her husband, Sam Asghari, and 2 others walking over to the restaurant when she was swarmed by fans. Once she finally got inside Catch, she noticed Victor. Britney, who is said to be a fan of the athlete reportedly went over to ask if they could take a photo together. She tapped him on his back, right shoulder to get his attention. However, that’s when Director of Team Security for the San Antonio Spurs Damian Smith allegedly backhanded her instantly. The hit reportedly caused her to fall to the ground and even knocked her glasses off.
The news site notes that Britney didn’t make a big deal of it at the time and just went to her table. It was said that the security guy came over to the table and apologized to her. He reportedly said, “You understand how it is when you’re being swarmed by fans.” Apparently, he also said when he slapped her he didn’t know who she was. Although Britney “accepted” his apology, the situation ultimately didn’t sit well with them.
TMZ noted that Britney’s team went ahead and filed a police report. Vegas police will be meeting face-to-face with Britney Spears this morning to discuss the incident. Law enforcement sources also told TMZ that the cops who responded to ARIA reviewed security camera footage showing Smith push Britney’s hand away and then her hand, not Smith’s, struck her face…
So far, neither Spears, Wembanyama, the NBA, nor the Spurs have yet to publicly address this alleged incident.
Meanwhile, Britney fans are furious over on social media. One fan said, “This lady can’t catch a break. How do you not recognize thee Britney Spears??” Another said, “imagine thinking Britney Spears is a random fan? also, assaulting random fans is still not the move. i hope the Spurs come up off millions for this.” A third added, “His security don’t know who the f*ck Britney Spears is? And even if they didn’t, why would you backhand someone asking for a picture?”
Here’s How More Social Media Users Are Reacting
This is so bizarre and I have many questions about her tiny ass being able to reach Victor’s back let alone his shoulder 😭 that said, the reaction is definitely overkill. Buddy sounds like a failed cop https://t.co/IDE755H7gX
— No Ja Nooooooo (@God_sgift_) July 6, 2023
One thing to be a security guard, another to backhand somebody for tapping someone on the shoulder. Could’ve easily separated her but a SLAP??? https://t.co/Gv2tweDX32
— 🦐 (@welpdamn) July 6, 2023
Why would you slap someone for asking for a picture anyways just say no 😭 https://t.co/6LToy73B2M
— Da11as Era (@infntye) July 6, 2023