Justin Bieber was put in a chokehold before being kicked out of Coachella, according to TMZ.
The incident occurred on Sunday night when a security guard allegedly prevented the 21-year-old singer and his entourage from entering Drake’s show through the artist’s entrance because the area was at capacity - despite Bieber brandishing the correct wristbands and having been personally invited by Drake.
The Baby singer - who was this weekend issued an arrest warrant by an Argentinian judge for failing to respond to summons related to an incident in Buenos Aires in 2013 – argued that he would be mobbed by fans if he was made to watch Drake’s set with the crowd.
A member of staff at the festival is said to have agreed to escort the Canadian singer inside the artist's area before a security guard came up from behind and put Bieber in a chokehold.
An argument is said to have ensued between the guards and members of Bieber’s entourage.
TMZ reported that Bieber then left voluntarily and is said to be considering legal action against the security guards.
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