Dennis Rodman Denies Assault Accusations, Says "It Didn't Happen"

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Dennis Rodman
He's accused of slapping a bar patron without provocation.

After Dennis Rodman was accused of robbing a Newport Beach, California yoga studio on two occasions, TMZ caught up with the former NBA star to get his thoughts on the situation. He told the publication that he had nothing to do with any theft and nothing happened during the alleged incident that was caught on surveillance footage. Following the allegations that he recently slapped a bar patron, TMZ once again was able to spend a few moments chatting with Rodman. He's singing the same song of innocence this time around as well because he says he didn't hit anyone.

He was spotted in Orange County, California and was asked by a paparazzo to share his side of what allegedly happened. A man named Jeff Soulouque told police that he was a patron at the Buddha Sky bar in Florida back on May 17 when Rodman turned to him and slapped him across the face without provocation. Soulouque claimed the pain was so intense that he later went to a hospital where he was diagnosed with a left corneal abrasion.

"I'm not gonna talk about that," Rodman said as he interrupted the paparazzo's question. "That's kinda like...whatever happened, happened, but it didn't happen." The cameraman repeated, "It didn't happen," and Rodman shook his head. "No, it didn't, but I just wanna fight past that." He added, "I don't hit anybody in the world. Never in my life. So, I'm not worried about that."

When asked if he has a message for his accuser, he said he doesn't because his "lawyers are taking care of that." As far as the rumors about him breaking his sobriety, Rodman said that "everything's cool" and he's been drinking a lot of Gatorade and water. While Rodman is still listed as a suspect in the ongoing investigation, his lawyer has previously stated that Rodman was sober the entire night in question and didn't hit anyone.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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