Woman Sues Rapper NBA YoungBoy After Being Thrown Off Stage

ST. LOUIS- A woman is suing rapper NBA YoungBoy for injuries she sustained after she was thrown off stage at a 2019 show.

NBA YoungBoy was performing at The Ambassador music venue when Cayden Rutherford got on stage.

The lawsuit claims that someone who was in charge at the show threw Rutherford off the stage where she hit the concrete floor and a broken cable, according to the lawsuit filed on Thursday, St. Louis Today reports.

The suit also claims that Rutherford suffered a concussion and other injuries to her neck, back and ankle and she continues to suffer physical pain and mental anguish that affects her daily life.

It’s unclear why Rutherford decided to get up on stage while the rapper was performing.

The suit claims NBA YoungBoy has a history of fighting fans at shows. Three incidents prior to the St. Louis show where the rapper allegedly had incidents fighting with fans and allegedly throwing one fan off stage.

The lawsuit alleges that The Ambassador, the concert promoter Major Entertainment LLC and security company Elite Security, Protection & Services LLC should have provided more supervision, according to St. Louis Today.

Rutherford is seeking monetary damages from the rapper, promoter, the venue and security company.