Lil Wayne, the renowned hip hop artist, is facing legal troubles as his former bodyguard, Carlos Christian, has filed a lawsuit alleging assault and threats involving a gun. The incident reportedly occurred in December 2021 at Lil Wayne’s Hidden Hills, California home. According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Christian claims that Lil Wayne punched him and threatened him with a semiautomatic rifle during an altercation.

Christian accused Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., of brandishing the weapon and threatening to shoot him. He also alleges that Lil Wayne physically assaulted him by punching him in the ear. Christian called the police at the time of the incident, claiming that Lil Wayne had threatened him with an AR-15 rifle.

Sources close to Lil Wayne denied the allegations, stating that Lil Wayne did not own a gun and that the incident did not take place as described by Christian. DailyMail.com reached out to Lil Wayne’s representatives for comment but has not received a response.

The lawsuit filed by Christian seeks compensatory and punitive damages, citing medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress resulting from the alleged altercation. Christian reportedly took the gun threat seriously due to Lil Wayne’s previous legal history involving weapons charges.

In the past, Lil Wayne has faced legal issues related to firearms. In December 2019, he was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. This arrest could have led to a potential 10-year prison sentence due to Lil Wayne’s status as a convicted felon, making him ineligible to possess firearms under federal law.

During the alleged incident at Lil Wayne’s home, deputies responded to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon. Christian claimed that the altercation began as a verbal dispute that turned physical. Lil Wayne reportedly accused Christian of taking photos of him and leaking them to the media, leading to the confrontation.

Sheriff’s deputies reportedly had doubts about Christian’s account of the incident, noting that he did not have visible injuries from the alleged assault and initially expressed reluctance to press charges against Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne, a prominent figure in the music industry known for his influential rap career, has not publicly commented on the lawsuit or the allegations made by his former bodyguard. The legal proceedings surrounding this case could have implications for Lil Wayne’s reputation and future endeavors.