Lil Wayne’s courtroom outburst may derail his protection in opposition to assault allegations after the rapper’s profanity-laced confrontation with a lawyer compelled him to storm out of a vital deposition.

The 43-year-old rapper’s explosive conduct on June 18 has now change into a central subject in his authorized battle with former private assistant Andrew Williams.

Court paperwork obtained by Us Weekly filed December 3 reveal Wayne arrived “late and agitated” earlier than launching into what legal professionals described as a “hostile” verbal assault.

“Do you know who I am? WHO the f*** IS YOU” and “I’M THE GUY! I’M THE GUY!” Wayne reportedly shouted at lawyer Omar Taylor. The confrontation escalated when Wayne known as over his bodyguard Jax in what Williams’ authorized workforce known as “a clear act of intimidation.”

The incident started when Wayne entered the deposition room and allegedly requested Taylor, “The f*** you looking at n*****” Taylor fired again, “I’m looking at you! You have a problem with people looking at you?”

Wayne’s response revealed his movie star mindset: “Nah, I don’t gotta problem with it, you should see my shows, got thousands of people lookin at me.”

But when Taylor instructed him to “sit down and close your mouth,” Wayne exploded. “CLOSE MY MOUTH!? So, so I guess you don’t want me to answer no questions huh?? Ain’t this a deposition??”

The meltdown compelled Wayne to depart earlier than any precise deposition questions may very well be requested. Williams’ legal professionals are actually demanding $9,400 in sanctions for Wayne’s conduct.

Wayne’s authorized workforce fired again on December 4, claiming Taylor was the aggressor who “stared down Wayne “in a crazed manner and made “physical threats.”

They’re in search of a protecting order to maintain Taylor away from future depositions.

“Taylor has shown animosity to [Wayne] throughout this case, and for [Wayne’s] safety and decorum in this case, Taylor cannot be physically present at the deposition,” Wayne’s lawyer argued.

The underlying lawsuit stems from a June 2022 private plane incident where Williams claims Wayne punched him in the face during an argument with the pilot.

Williams alleges Wayne was carrying “numerous rings and large jewelry” that prompted important hurt.

Wayne just lately scored a serious authorized victory in October 2024, successful a $20 million dispute with former lawyer Ron Sweeney. But this new deposition drama threatens to undermine his protection technique within the Williams case.

This isn’t Wayne’s first deposition catastrophe. The rapper has a history of problematic court appearances, including a notorious 2012 videotaped deposition where he was completely uncooperative and made alleged threats.

The rapper’s incapacity to regulate his mood throughout authorized proceedings may show pricey. His demand that Taylor seem solely remotely exhibits Wayne acknowledges his conduct was problematic.

A decide has but to rule on Wayne’s protecting order request. The case continues with Williams in search of damages for alleged assault, battery, emotional misery and wrongful termination.

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