Knicks player Jordan Clarkson was reportedly removed from a party in New York City over the weekend after becoming involved in a chaotic incident that also saw rapper Travis Scott ejected.
The event, a Raising Cane's World Cup party, featured a performance by 50 Cent. Sources provided conflicting accounts of Clarkson's exact role in the melee. Some suggested he began a confrontation with Scott after speaking somewhat incoherently on the microphone, while others indicated Scott was attempting to shield Clarkson from potential assailants. A third perspective posits that both Scott and Clarkson were engaged in separate issues that escalated simultaneously, leading to their joint removal.
Multiple witnesses stated that Clarkson took the stage during 50 Cent's performance, where his behavior was described as erratic. One source said Clarkson was "going crazy" and "all over the room." Another described his on-stage remarks as generic trash talk, with the target unclear. A different account mentioned Clarkson giving an awkward speech referencing the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry, mentioning Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. The party reportedly included several notable guests such as Venus and Serena Williams, Christina Aguilera, Teyana Taylor, and Devin Booker.
Around the same time, Travis Scott became involved in a separate altercation. Reports indicate that bottles were thrown, though it remains unclear if Scott initiated the throwing or if it was part of his entourage's actions. The disruption caused 50 Cent to stop his performance.
Some sources claimed Clarkson attempted to de-escalate the situation. Video footage obtained by TMZ appeared to show the disturbance occurring during 50 Cent's performance of "In Da Club." Representatives for Clarkson, 50 Cent, and Raising Cane's did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Clarkson recently signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Knicks.