Rapper denies alleged assault at Dickies Chris Brown concert; singer faces 2nd lawsuit

A Dallas rapper who is being sued alongside Chris Brown for allegedly beating up four men denies the allegations. The man says he was not involved in the altercation that took place after the singer’s concert on July 20 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, according to a statement from the defendant’s attorney.

The accused, Deandre Conway — a rapper known by the stage name Yella Beezy — is part of Brown’s “paid entourage,” according to the lawsuit.

The suit was filed July 22 in a Harris County district court by four men, Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush and Damarcus Powell, who all allege Brown and his entourage assaulted them backstage at Dickies Arena after a concert on the singer’s “11:11” tour.

The suit seeks damages in excess of $50 million.

Also named defendants are entertainment promoter LiveNation and two men referred to in the suit as “Sinko Ceej,” and Omolou Omari Akinlolu, who is also known as “Hood Boss.”

Conway’s attorney, Daryl Washington, said in a statement Saturday the lawsuit is “frivolous and without merit.”

“Conway was not involved in any incident, did not have any contact with the Plaintiffs, and does not understand why he is a named party in the lawsuit or the temporary restraining order that clearly was filed before all facts were obtained and verified,” Washington said in the statement.

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Washington adds that it would be clear that Conway was not involved in the alleged altercation had a “thorough” investigation taken place before the lawsuit was filed.

“It is simply irresponsible to falsely accuse him, or any other party, for being involved in an incident when there is no evidence to support the accusations,” the statement reads.

Washington said he and Conway will hold those accountable who are wrongfully attempting to involve or defame Conway.

The Harris County court granted a temporary restraining order Wednesday, requiring defendants to preserve and turn over evidence in the case for a hearing on a temporary injunction scheduled for July 29, according to court documents.

In a letter sent to Harris County Judge Sandill, the City of Fort Worth requested to virtually attend the hearing, stating the temporary restraining order would harm the integrity of the investigation Fort Worth police have opened in relation to the alleged assault.

In a response filed Friday, LiveNation denied the allegations and agreed to turn over documents and other evidence to the court. The other defendants, including Brown, have not yet responded to the suit.

Meanwhile, Brown and the same defendants face another lawsuit, which was also filed Wednesday and also in a Harris County district court.

The plaintiff who filed the second suit is Frederick Overpeck, who works as head of backhouse security for Dickies Arena.

“This case arises from a violent assault perpetuated by a troubled recording artist with a checkered and violent past,” the plaintiff said in the suit.

While Overpeck was working security following Brown’s concert on July 20, the singer and his entourage began to brutally and severely beat four fans who were attending a VIP meet and greet, according to Overpeck’s lawsuit.

The first suit alleges a member of Brown’s entourage told the singer, “Man you don’t remember you two were beefing,” after he spoke briefly with Bush following the concert. It was then that Brown said, “I don’t forget [expletive],” and ordered his entourage to assault Bush and the three men who were with him, the first suit states.

In an attempt to prevent the assault, Overpeck got between Parker and the attackers, but they continued to kick and stomp the man, and in the process, they severely injured the security guard, according to the plaintiff’s account in the second suit.

One of Brown’s men “launched his 300 plus pound body” on top of Parker and Overpeck, before he was dragged off, the suit reads.

Overpeck described the assault as a “prison yard beat down.”

“Plaintiff is a hero,” the suit says. “Unfortunately, Plaintiff has been taken off of work by his doctor due to his injuries, which include not only a severely injured hip, but also a diagnosed cracked vertebrae in his neck.”

The lawsuit demands Brown’s “unprovoked violence” to be stopped.

The suit seeks $15 million for compensatory and punitive damages.

Fort Worth police are asking for anyone with information about the assault to come forward. Tips and information can be submitted to Fort Worth Police Detective Alison Fincher by calling 817-392-4445, referencing report No. 240057005.