Offset is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by security guard Jim Sanchez, who claims the rapper punched him during an incident last March.
Back in November, Sanchez accused the former Migos member of assault and battery, alleging that Offset and his team showed up at the MedMen LAX dispensary in Los Angeles where he was working. According to the lawsuit, things escalated after he asked for ID, leading to Offset allegedly striking him in the face. Sanchez claims the situation got worse when members of Offset’s crew joined in, leaving him injured and needing hospital treatment. He’s now seeking more than $25K in damages, including punitive and general compensation.
Offset, however, is denying the claims entirely. Per TMZ, he argues that Sanchez actually spat on him first, which he says sparked the altercation. The rapper is asking the court to throw out the case and cover his legal expenses.
In a new filing, Offset claims Sanchez shouldn’t receive damages, stating that “[a]t least some of the acts complained of by [Sanchez] were provoked by his wrongful conduct.” He also maintains that “[Sanchez] was at fault in how he conducted himself.”
On top of the lawsuit, Offset is also dealing with a misdemeanor charge connected to the incident. He’s pleaded not guilty and is set to appear in court tomorrow (April 29).
That’s not the only challenge on his plate right now. Earlier this month, Offset was shot outside a casino in Florida. Thankfully, the injuries weren’t life-threatening, and he’s already on the road to recovery.
Speaking with Creators Inc. last week, he shared how he’s been handling everything mentally. “Got to keep pushing,” he said. “Gladiator mentality, man. The show don’t ever stop at the end of the day. I was blessed enough to be able to still move. So I’m still moving.”
