Troy Ave is suing Irving Plaza.
On Tuesday, Troy Ave and his legal team announced that they are suing Irving Plaza and Live Nation, following a deadly shooting that took place at the concert venue on May 25th. Troy’s bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, was killed that night, and the “Doo Doo” rapper was left with a gunshot wound to his leg. Troy filed the lawsuit in Brooklyn Supreme Court, citing “negligence” on Irving Plaza’s behalf.
Troy Ave’s attorney Scott Leemon, released the following statement, “This morning, we have filed a lawsuit against Irving Plaza and Live Nation on behalf of Troy Ave for the lack of security they provided the night of the incident. Troy did not bring the gun into the venue and if the security had done their job, none of the injuries, including Troy getting shot, would have occurred. The venue had a duty to protect Troy, as an invited performer, and they failed him miserably.”
The lawsuit claims that the venue failed to provide a metal detector, and that patrons were allowed in without being checked for weapons. Troy is seeking unspecified damages and legal fees. The lawsuit claims, “As a result of the incident, the plaintiff, a 30-year-old promising performer with his entire career ahead of him, has been left with disabling injuries which will forever affect his life, his career and his pursuits.”
Troy was released from prison on $500,000 bail on July 11. Upon being released, Troy agreed to wearing a tracking device, and is prohibited from entering nightclubs, bars, or performing at venues until his trial is over.
