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Kai Cenat Sued Over Alleged Bodyguard Attack at Dominican Day Parade
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By the numbers: this timeline documents 3 events from Jul 27, 2025 to Jul 18, 2026, drawn from 1 source.
Background
Dustin Batista filed a 10-page complaint in Bronx County Supreme Court on June 2, 2026, naming Kai Cenat, his bodyguard Lamont Gilbert (also known as Cuddy), Night Inc., and an unidentified security contractor as defendants. The lawsuit stems from an alleged incident that occurred on July 27, 2025, near East 210th Street in the Bronx during the Dominican Day Parade.
Batista claims he was lawfully attending the event when Gilbert allegedly "struck, punched, and assaulted" him without provocation, threat, or consent. The complaint asserts that Gilbert was performing security duties related to Cenat's appearance, including personal protection and crowd management.
Batista alleges the incident resulted in physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, humiliation, medical expenses, lost earnings, and a reduced enjoyment of life, though the complaint does not specify the exact nature of the injuries or the monetary damages sought.
The lawsuit seeks to hold Cenat, Night Inc., and the unnamed security company vicariously liable for Gilbert's alleged actions, arguing he was acting as their employee, contractor, agent, or security representative.
Additionally, Batista accuses Cenat and the unidentified security contractor of negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision, alleging a failure to properly screen Gilbert, train security personnel on the lawful use of force, supervise them during the crowded event, or implement appropriate crowd-control and de-escalation procedures. Night Inc. is specifically targeted for allegedly failing to adequately investigate the backgrounds, qualifications, licensing, disciplinary histories, training, and temperament of security personnel.
Night Inc. is identified as the management company that acquired LFM Management in 2023 and added Cenat to its roster, with the lawsuit claiming it played a role in managing Cenat's security at the parade. A "John Doe" defendant is included to represent the security company or contractor that employed Gilbert, with plans to amend the complaint once the entity's identity is discovered.
The filing outlines seven causes of action, including assault and battery, vicarious liability, negligent hiring and supervision, gross negligence, recklessness, and general negligence, seeking compensatory and punitive damages, legal costs, and interest. The allegations presented in the complaint have not yet been established in court.
The timeline
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Alleged Assault at Dominican Day Parade
Dustin Batista claims he was lawfully attending the Dominican Day Parade in the Bronx when Lamont Gilbert, acting in a security role for Kai Cenat, allegedly struck and punched him without provocation. Batista maintains he did not threaten, attack, provoke, or consent to any physical contact, and alleges the force used was unnecessary and excessive.[1197]
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Lawsuit Filed
Dustin Batista filed a 10-page complaint in Bronx County Supreme Court, naming Kai Cenat, Lamont Gilbert (Cuddy), Night Inc., and an unidentified security contractor as defendants. The lawsuit details the alleged assault and seeks damages.[1197]
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Lawsuit Details Emerge
News outlets report on the lawsuit filed by Dustin Batista against Kai Cenat and his associates regarding the alleged bodyguard attack at the 2025 Dominican Day Parade. The reports detail the claims of assault, vicarious liability, and negligent hiring.[1197]
Frequently asked
Who is suing Kai Cenat?
Dustin Batista filed a lawsuit against Kai Cenat, his bodyguard Lamont Gilbert (Cuddy), Night Inc., and an unidentified security contractor.
What is the alleged incident?
The lawsuit claims that on July 27, 2025, during the Dominican Day Parade in the Bronx, Kai Cenat's bodyguard, Lamont Gilbert, allegedly punched Dustin Batista without provocation while acting in a security capacity for Cenat.
What are the legal claims against Kai Cenat?
The lawsuit alleges vicarious liability, meaning Cenat is responsible for his employee's actions, and negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision of security personnel.
What damages is the plaintiff seeking?
Dustin Batista is seeking compensatory damages, medical and economic expenses, punitive damages, legal costs, and interest for alleged physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, humiliation, lost earnings, and reduced enjoyment of life. The specific amount is to be determined at trial.
Has Kai Cenat responded to the lawsuit?
According to reports on July 18, 2026, Kai Cenat had not publicly responded to the allegations, and his team did not return requests for comment.
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GenZHype. “Kai Cenat Sued Over Alleged Bodyguard Attack at Dominican Day Parade.”
GenZHype, 4 September 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/kai-cenat-sued-over-alleged-bodyguard-attack-at-dominican-day-parade/.