Photo by Brick Stowell

Update: A representative for Earl says, "That fan is not hugging him. He approached from behind and his arms are around Earl's face and neck." Another rep adds, "Earl was attacked as far as any artist performing onstage would be concerned that is ambushed from behind, not hugged."

Update #2: Earl has addressed the incident on Twitter. Read the tweets below.

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Last night during Earl Sweatshirt's show in Sydney, Australia, a fan thought it would be a good idea to jump on stage and give the rapper a hug. It was not a good idea. Earl turned around and threw a punch before security tossed him offstage. Watch it happen below via Complex.