Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes and his girlfriend, Friends singer Samantha Urbani, were allegedly assaulted by Lollapalooza security staff following Hynes’ performance at the festival on Friday.

Hynes detailed the incident on his Twitter account. He said three security members first confronted Urbani and then “grabbed my neck and threw me to the ground.” They were both injured in the altercation and plan to press charges, according to Hynes.



Coincidentally, Hynes gave a speech on racism and police brutality during his Lollapalooza performance and was wearing a t-shirt that featured the names of such victims, including Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis.

Update: Lollapalooza has issued a statement: “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.”

Urbani, meanwhile, said the security guards were from a private company hired by Lollapalooza.

https://twitter.com/samandudebitch/status/495410907489767424

Samantha and I just got assaulted by the security. We are about to press charges — Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014

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

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

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

I WAS JUMPED BY THREE SECURITY GUARDS AND SAMANTHA WAS TOUCHED BY SECURITY. WE ARE HURT. WE PLAYED YOUR FESTIVAL. @lollapalooza — Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014

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

Apparently people are tweeting & writing on @lollapalooza Facebook page and they keep deleting the comments — Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014

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

Thanks for the support. We are both very shaken and I am pretty bruised up. But blessed to be alive in this world. Others aren't as lucky. X — Devonté Hynes (@devhynes) August 2, 2014

Urbani also addressed the incident on Twitter:

Shaking/crying feeling extremely violated &generally unsafe, beyond sad we missed the eminem show we were so psyched 4. — samantha urbani (@samandude) August 2, 2014

Insane how nightmare situations can just come in2 action so suddenly. Being assaulted by security &watching them attack Dev- so traumatizing — samantha urbani (@samandude) August 2, 2014

Terrifying thinking about if Dev was attacked like that & had a physical disability- like a heart problem, or ASTHMA #RIPEricGarner — samantha urbani (@samandude) August 2, 2014

Rly not trying 2be 2self victimizing btw- this has shaken me so deeply bc this shit happens 2 ppl on all levels, constantly- feels endless — samantha urbani (@samandude) August 2, 2014