Lil Wayne is determined to keep his fortune out of the spotlight as he prepares to face off against his former assistant, Andrew Williams, in court.
The rapper previously pushed back against Williams’ request for an in-person deposition, clarifying that he has no interest in a face-to-face meeting.
Andrew Williams slammed Lil Wayne with a lawsuit for assault and battery over an alleged incident three years ago.
With the trial set for February 3, 2025, the artist, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, has filed a motion requesting that any mention of his net worth be barred from the courtroom unless the jury finds him liable.
The argument seems to be that exposing his financial condition beforehand could unfairly influence the proceedings. It was reported that a judge has yet to rule on the request. However, Wayne has consistently denied the accusations, insisting that his former staff was not harmed.
He further claimed that some of Williams’ allegations fall outside the statute of limitations. The 42-year-old also maintains that he acted in self-defense and that his actions were “legitimate, [made in] good faith, justified, nondiscriminatory and/or non-retaliatory business reasons.”
Per In Touch, Wayne is pushing for the entire lawsuit to be dismissed and seeking to cover his legal fees.
In his lawsuit, Williams claims Wayne physically assaulted him during a private jet flight in June 2022. Williams recounted an argument between Wayne and the pilot before takeoff, which escalated when he attempted to intervene.
According to Williams, his attempt to de-escalate the situation angered Wayne, leading to the rapper allegedly punching him in the face with a closed fist.
Williams’ legal team argued that Wayne’s rings and large jewelry caused additional harm when he struck him. After the incident, Williams claims he left the jet and “sought medical attention at a local urgent care.”
The lawsuit alleged both physical and emotional damage, with Williams seeking punitive damages for the harm he had suffered. Williams is also seeking unspecified damages for assault, battery, emotional distress, wrongful termination, and negligence.
Before requesting that his wealth be excluded from the court, the rapper had already opposed Williams’ demand for an in-person deposition.
In a court filing, Wayne’s lawyer pointed out that Williams had been granted the option to provide a remote deposition, making it reasonable for Wayne to receive the same accommodation.
