Alvin Lewis, Lil Wayne’s former tour bus driver during the infamous 2015 shooting, had filed a lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money Records. Lewis accused them of assault and battery, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. According to TMZ, a judge issued a significant ruling on Tuesday, but the decision did not go in Lewis’ favor.
The lawsuit specifically listed Birdman and Cash Money Records as defendants. Filed 10 years ago, the legal dispute has continued for years. However, the judge has now dismissed both Birdman and Cash Money Records from the case, ruling that Birdman was not in the state where the shooting occurred and that there was insufficient evidence linking him to the incident.
The judge also pointed out that Lewis was never struck by a bullet or shrapnel during the shooting. Despite this, Lewis maintains that the incident caused him emotional distress and resulted in lost income.
Other individuals named in the lawsuit include Young Thug and Jimmy “PeeWee Roscoe” Winfrey, who received a 10-year prison sentence followed by 10 years of probation for his role in the shooting.
The incident took place on April 26, 2015, when two tour buses were targeted in a series of gunshots along Interstate 285 near Atlanta. The attack happened shortly after Lil Wayne performed at the Compound Nightclub. Although nobody was injured, the shooting attracted widespread attention because of the high-profile names involved and those accused in connection with the incident.
Despite the latest ruling, Lewis’ lawsuit is still ongoing. However, Birdman and his legendary Cash Money Records label are no longer parties he can expect to receive a settlement from.
