August Alsina Alleges Assault by Tory Lanez, Shares Graphic Injuries

Chicago, September 1, 2025 - R&B singer August Alsina has gone public with images of bloodied wounds, claiming he was physically assaulted by fellow artist Tory Lanez after a performance in Chicago.

According to Alsina, the incident occurred as he exited the venue backstage, where Lanez allegedly confronted him over past remarks about Alsina’s widely publicized “entanglement” with Jada Pinkett Smith. Alsina shared multiple photos on social media showing a deep gash on his bottom lip, abrasions on his knee and forearm, and blood dripping from his mouth. In his caption, the singer described being “sneak attacked” and “man-handled by buku security” accompanying Lanez, and demanded that any video footage of the encounter be released.

Representatives for Lanez have not yet commented. The alleged altercation recalls past tensions between the two artists, and comes amid ongoing scrutiny of both performers’ conduct. Alsina, who has overcome serious health challenges in recent years, has positioned himself as seeking transparency and accountability, urging witnesses to share any recordings of the confrontation to clear up conflicting accounts.