Lil Xan Ordered to Pay Fine After Pulling Gun on Man
Lil Xan found himself in hot water after pulling a gun on a man at a gas station in 2020. A judge recently ruled that the rapper must pay a hefty fine as a result of his actions.
Court Judgment Against Lil Xan
According to court documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, a default judgment was entered against Nicholas “Diego” Leanos (AKA Xan) on October 23. The judge ordered him to pay $27,823.89 in damages and other costs to Anthony Sanchez.
The Incident at the Gas Station
Three years ago, Xan and Sanchez got into a heated rap debate at a Los Angeles 7-Eleven. The altercation stemmed from Sanchez confronting Xan over his controversial comments about Tupac Shakur that were circulating online.
Video Footage of the Altercation
The video footage shows Sanchez calling Xan a derogatory term, leading to a tense moment where the “Betrayed” rapper brandishes a firearm and points it at Sanchez multiple times.
Sanchez subsequently filed a lawsuit against Xan, citing that he feared for his life during the incident. Xan’s failure to respond to the complaint resulted in the default judgment against him.
Controversy Surrounding Lil Xan
Like many young rappers at the time, Xan engaged in public relations campaigns that dismissed older hip hop artists, causing significant friction within the industry.
Despite the legal troubles, Xan has since rebranded himself and has been actively promoting his new “Diego” album.
Escorted to Safety
In a separate incident in 2018, police had to escort Xan to safety after his comments about Tupac sparked a confrontation with a group of students at a Del Taco in Redlands, CA. Xan sought refuge at a nearby YMCA to avoid further conflict.
FAQs
Q: What led to the altercation between Lil Xan and Anthony Sanchez?
A: The altercation stemmed from a heated rap debate at a Los Angeles 7-Eleven, where Sanchez confronted Xan over his comments about Tupac Shakur.
Q: How much was Lil Xan ordered to pay in damages?
A: The judge ruled that Lil Xan must pay $27,823.89 in damages and other costs to Anthony Sanchez.
Q: What actions did Lil Xan take during the altercation?
A: Lil Xan pulled out a gun and waved it at Sanchez, leading to legal repercussions.
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