Trey Songz Charged With Assault After Concert Outburst
DETROIT (AP) — Singer Trey Songz has been charged with aggravated assault and assaulting a police officer after authorities said he threw microphones and speakers from the stage during a performance at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena.
The Wayne County prosecutor’s office says 32-year-old Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Neverson, was arraigned Thursday.
Songz, of Virginia, was arrested after the incident Wednesday night.
Police spokesman Officer Dan Donakowski says Songz became “upset and belligerent” after he was told to end his concert and leave the stage at 11:30 p.m.
Prosecutors say someone was struck in the head by an object and an officer was punched.
Songz’ next court date is Jan. 5. He was released Thursday after posting bond.
The Detroit News reports Chris Brown and Lil Yachty also performed at the concert.
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Trey Songz was arrested at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Wednesday night after he allegedly went ballistic on concert equipment following his performance.
According to Fox 2 Detroit, the R&B singer reportedly became belligerent and started hurling microphones and other pieces of equipment after his mic was cut off in the middle of his show when his performance went over his allotted time.
A video released by So Sincere Entertainment following Songz’ arrest shows the singer, born Tremaine Neverson, talking about how his mic was going to be shut down if he didn’t end his performance during the “Big Show at the Joe” concert, which also featured Chris Brown, Desiigner, Lil Yachty and others. The video also shows Songz threatening to go “crazy” if he was forced to leave the stage.
“If they cut me off, remember it and text whoever you want to and tweet whoever you want to and tell everybody about it,” he said. “Because a n*gga cut me off, I’m going the f*ck crazy.”
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Welp, he didn’t lie. Another video was released after the end of Songz’ set that shows him picking up several pieces of equipment and tossing them around on the stage.
According to Fox 2 Detroit, cops reportedly rushed the stage trying to calm Songz down during his rampage, but the singer allegedly threw a mic that hit the head of a Detroit police sergeant, causing a concussion. Songz was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property and resisting and obstructing arrest.
The crooner was held at the Detroit Detention Center following his arrest.
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