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Dev Hynes accused Lollapalooza security of assaulting him and his girlfriend Samantha Urbani yesterday. The incident took place hours after his festival set, and started with security grabbing Urbani. When Hynes asked what was happening, guards grabbed him by the neck and threw him to the ground, resulting in bruises. Urging fans who witnessed the incident to contact him, he vowed to press charges, adding that security has actually accused him of assaulting them. The irony of the situation: Hynes was wearing a t-shirt that honored Eric Garner, a victim of police brutality. Hopefully the matter gets resolved fairly.
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Samantha and I just got assaulted by the security. We are about to press charges
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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They grabbed her I asked what they were doing and they grabbed my neck and threw me to the ground, then two others joined in on me
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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I'm in pain, what the fuck. The irony after my t shirt and message this morning, we are in shock
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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Everyone saw it. We are pressing charges, I can't believe it. I'm so upset. Why is this still happening? I just want to make music
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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I gave a speech on racism and police brutality and then I am jumped by three security guards and my gf is assaulted. @lollapalooza
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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If they're doing this to the musicians playing, then how have they been treating all the attendees throughout the day?
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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Ps. One of the security guards is claiming that I assaulted him which is insanity. If you saw the incident please get in touch. Thanks.
— Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014
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[via P&P]
UPDATE: Lollapalooza has released a statement regarding yesterday's incident. It reads: "Late Friday night, we learned of an incident involving an artist and a security guard on site. Since then, we have been in contact with those involved and the authorities, as we work together to resolve the situation. As always, our top priority is to ensure the safety of everyone at the festival." It's certainly vague, but it's also a step in the right direction.
[via Pitchfork]