Why is Trey Songz suing the Kansas City Police Department?

Trey Songz is suing the Kansas City Police Department over an alleged assault, wrongful arrest, and excessive force used against him at a Chiefs playoff game in January 2021.

What happened to Trey Songz at the Chiefs game?

Trey Songz claims he was harassed by other fans, and then police and security allegedly assaulted, wrongfully arrested, and detained him, using excessive force.

Were the charges against Trey Songz from the Chiefs game dropped?

Yes, all charges that were filed against Trey Songz related to the January 2021 incident at the Chiefs playoff game were eventually dismissed.

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Trey Songz Sues KC Police Over Stadium Arrest

23 Jan

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Summary

Singer Trey Songz is suing Kansas City Police over a 2021 incident.
He claims police assaulted and wrongfully arrested him at a Chiefs game.
All charges against Songz from the incident were later dismissed.

Trey Songz Sues KC Police Over Stadium Arrest

R&B artist Trey Songz, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, has filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City Police Department stemming from an incident at a Chiefs playoff game in January 2021. The singer was attending the AFC Championship game at Arrowhead Stadium when he alleges fans began to harass him. According to the lawsuit, the situation escalated to threats and harassment, prompting security to intervene. However, Songz claims the responding officers and security personnel from Whelan Event Services instead assaulted him, wrongfully arrested him, and detained him. Neverson faced charges including trespassing, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer. These charges were all dismissed. The lawsuit accuses the KCPD and Whelan Event Services of negligence and using excessive force, causing Neverson alleged permanent injuries and professional reputational damage. This legal action follows separate arrests in December 2025 for felony criminal mischief and misdemeanor assault in New York City, over nightclub altercations. Songz's attorneys stated he is cooperating and anticipates the facts to be revealed.