Naughty By Nature Concert At The Center Of Fan's Lawsuit Against Goldenvoice: Report

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A woman claims that when she attended the group's concert, a fight broke out and she sustained significant injuries.

You never know what you may experience when going to a concert. Attendees often highlight unforgettable moments of their favorite artists on stage, but thousands of people are injured in audiences across the globe each year. While this may not always be at the fault of the artists themselves, a woman is reportedly suing Goldenvoice, accusing the company of facilitating a violent atmosphere at a Naughty By Nature concert.

Radar Online reports that a woman named Selene Ramirez attended a "special performance" back in February 2020 at the Novo venue in Los Angeles. 

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Ramirez reportedly purchased "premium tickets" with the belief that she would have certain privileges, but when she arrived, she was told the venue was standing room only. "Approximately 23 minutes later, due to Defendants’ lax and inadequate security procedures, a fight broke out in the crowd around Plaintiff. After security failed to respond, the situation escalated," reads court documents.

The lawsuit called the crowd "unruly" and as a result, Ramirez claims that someone "grabbed her by her hair and slammed her to the ground." Ramirez alleges that her injuries included a severe "laceration to her head" and has a significant amount of medical issues resulting from the alleged altercation.

“Defendants, and each of them, breached their duty to Plaintiff by failing to reasonably managing, security, and/or control the subject event such that foreseeable criminal activity occurred against Plaintiff," the lawsuit states. Ramirez claims that due to her injuries, she has been out of work and needs financial help paying for her medical bills. 

The legendary Hip Hop trio hasn't been named alongside Goldenvoice. The concert production company has yet to respond to Ramirez's lawsuit.

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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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