Rapper Playboi Carti, known for his chart-topping hits and high-energy performances, was cited for assault earlier this month after allegedly punching a limousine driver during a stop in Utah, according to a Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office report obtained Friday.
The incident reportedly occurred on October 2 near River Road and State Route 40 while Carti — real name Jordan Terrell Carter — was traveling with his entourage between Park City and Utah County for a rehearsal ahead of his show at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City the following day.
What Happened According to Police Reports
Authorities responded to a call describing a fight involving two men and multiple black SUVs. The limousine driver, who spoke with deputies, said tensions escalated inside the vehicle after Carti’s girlfriend and another passenger began arguing while smoking marijuana.
The driver said he stopped the car to separate the passengers and requested assistance from Carti’s security team. According to his account, the stop “upset” Carti’s girlfriend — and shortly after, the rapper allegedly struck the driver across the face without warning.
“I turned my head for just a brief second, and he hit me in the face,” the driver said. “It came out of nowhere.”
Deputies noted visible redness and marks on the driver’s lower left jaw that were “consistent with physical contact,” according to the report.
Conflicting Accounts from Carti’s Group
Deputies interviewed multiple witnesses, including Carti, his girlfriend, and his security guard — all of whom gave different versions of events.
- The girlfriend reportedly told officers that she hit the driver because he “got in her business.”
- The security guard claimed he elbowed the driver using a “martial arts move.”
- Carti, however, allegedly admitted to punching the driver, saying he was angry because the vehicle stopped “in a weird place.”
Following the interviews, Carti was cited for misdemeanor assault but was not arrested. Deputies said the rapper was “compliant but upset” about the report being filed.
“He asked if there was a way to take care of it now,” the responding officer wrote. “I informed him the case would need to go through court.”
What’s Next
Carti’s citation will be handled through Utah’s local court system. As of Friday, no formal charges beyond the citation had been filed. The limousine driver’s employer confirmed to KSL.com that Carti’s team had hired them for transportation during the artist’s Utah stop.
The driver, who declined to be publicly named, said he still feels shaken but is relieved to have filed the report.
Domestic Violence Resources in Utah
Authorities reminded the public that anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic violence or assault can contact:
- Utah Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-897-LINK (5465)
- YWCA Utah Survivor Services: 801-537-8600
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
