Britney Spears denies grabbing Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama, says she was ‘backhanded’ by security

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Britney Spears is denying Victor Wembanyama’s claim she "grabbed" the San Antonio Spurs player from behind when she spotted him at a popular restaurant in Las Vegas, adding a member of his security "backhanded" her in the face. 

Spears, 41, posted a lengthy statement to her social media Thursday explaining she first saw Wembanyama in the lobby of her hotel before running into him again at the restaurant Wednesday night. 

She said she wanted to "congratulate him on his success," but when she tapped him on the shoulder, she was assaulted by his security.

Singer Britney Spears attends the announcement of her new residency, Britney: Domination, at Park MGM Oct. 18, 2018, in Las Vegas.  (Gabe Ginsberg/FilmMagic)

"I am aware of the player's statement where he mentions ‘I grabbed him from behind’ but I simply tapped him on the shoulder. His security then backhanded me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face," Spears wrote.

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"I get swarmed by people all the time. In fact, that night. I was swarmed by a group of at least 20 fans. My security team didn't hit any of them."

The singer’s statement contradicts Wembanyama’s version of the incident. He told members of the media just before Spears released her statement he was grabbed from behind. 

Split image of Victor Wembanyama speaking to the media during the 2023 NBA Draft June 22, 2023, and Britney Spears attending the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.  (Mike Lawrence/ Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

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