What happened between Keion White and Lil Baby before the shooting at a party? Everything we know

NFC Wild Card Playoffs: San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles - Source: Getty
NFC Wild Card Playoffs: San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles - Source: Getty

Keion White was shot in the ankle after a nightclub appearance following Super Bowl weekend. The 49ers defensive lineman was reportedly at a private party that was held downstairs at a nightclub on Mission Street after he attended Super Bowl LX just a few hours earlier. He was rushed to a local hospital after the shooting and underwent surgery. Fortunately, his injuries were not life-threatening, and he is expected to recover.

The story has received a lot of attention not just because of the victim but because of the circumstances that led to the shooting, which were reportedly related to a dispute with Atlanta rapper Lil Baby.

What happened between Keion White and Lil Baby before the shooting

According to police sources and witness statements, White was hosting a private party in an area of the club when Lil Baby and his group attempted to access that section. At that moment, a dispute was said to have developed between White and the entourage of Lil Baby. According to witness statements to police, the witness had gone to fetch staff to help calm down the situation but heard gunshots moments later. Returning to the scene after hearing the gunshots, he saw that Keion White had been shot in the leg.

After police examination of the scene, shell casings were seen, but no suspect has been identified so far. It has also not been confirmed that it was indeed Lil Baby who shot the gun. Although social media messages about the incident have spread quickly due to the large following of both artists, official police statements have been slow to come by.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, the shooting occurred after a dispute between two groups at the club. They also stated that they were still investigating the matter. When asked to reveal the identity of the person who shot him, Keion White did not comment when questioned by police at the scene of the crime.

Since the news of the incident broke out hours ago, many fans and social commentators have been talking about the situation and the relationship between the two artists. So far, only a handful of facts are known: that Keion White was shot by a gun in the early hours of the morning and that police are still investigating the matter.

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Edited by Heba Arshad