A video obtained by TMZ Sports captured an unexpected confrontation between rapper Lil Wayne and a Lakers security guard during Thursday night’s game, prompting the hip-hop star to abruptly leave the Crypto.com Arena.

In the footage, Lil Wayne, sporting a cream-colored hoodie and black cap, can be seen attempting to reach his courtside seat with friends when several arena officials intercept him, seemingly directing him to another route. Clearly frustrated by the interaction, Lil Wayne throws up his hands in exasperation before swiftly exiting the building.

According to eyewitness Joseph Stirling of MaxMarketPros, the incident occurred in the second quarter of the game after Lil Wayne encountered difficulty finding his seat. Stirling noted that Lil Wayne was not seen for the remainder of the night following the altercation.

Initially, Lil Wayne took to his social media platform to express feeling mistreated but later softened his stance during an appearance on Fox Sports 1’s “Undisputed,” attributing the incident to a misunderstanding. “They was just doing their job,” Lil Wayne conceded, though he admitted feeling the encounter was “a little much.”

While Lil Wayne ultimately opted to leave the game, the Lakers organization has yet to publicly address the matter, leaving fans and spectators to speculate on the nature of the altercation and its implications for future events. As controversy swirls around Lil Wayne’s abrupt departure, questions linger about the handling of celebrity attendees and the boundaries between security protocol and personal courtesy at sporting events.