Rapper HoodyBaby, whose real name is Omololu Akinlolu, has been formally charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in connection to an alleged assault at Tape nightclub in London in February 2023. This development follows the recent arrest and charging of R&B singer Chris Brown for the same incident, which involved the alleged attack on music producer Abe Diaw. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Akinlolu appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on May 17, 2025, facing the same serious charge as Brown .
The incident reportedly occurred on February 19, 2023, at the Tape nightclub in London’s Mayfair district. According to prosecutors, Brown allegedly struck Diaw multiple times on the head with a bottle and continued to assault him after he fell to the ground. Surveillance footage from the club is said to have captured the attack, which left Diaw hospitalized with serious injuries . While specific details regarding HoodyBaby’s involvement have not been disclosed, his charge suggests a significant role in the alleged assault.
Chris Brown was arrested on May 15, 2025, at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester and appeared in court the following day. He was remanded in custody without bail and is scheduled to appear at Southwark Crown Court in London on June 13, 2025 . The charges carry a maximum penalty of 16 years in prison . Brown’s arrest has cast uncertainty over his upcoming “Breezy Bowl XX” tour, which was set to commence in Amsterdam on June 8, 2025 .
Abe Diaw, the alleged victim, filed a civil lawsuit against Brown in October 2023, seeking $16 million in damages for the injuries sustained during the incident . The lawsuit also names Live Nation, Sony, RCA Records, and another musician as co-defendants, indicating the potential involvement of multiple parties .
HoodyBaby, a Dallas-based rapper and producer, is known for his collaborations with artists