Monica is offering professional and personal self-defense advice to her followers following a viral physical altercation involving rapper Ice Spice.
During a recent livestream, the R&B veteran reflected on the importance of spatial awareness and personal protection after surveillance footage captured an attack on Ice Spice at a Hollywood McDonald’s last week. The incident occurred while Ice Spice was dining with a companion at the fast-food establishment.
Security footage showed an unidentified woman approaching the rapper’s table and questioning her about her origins before the confrontation turned violent. The assailant reportedly reached over the table to strike the “Gyatt” artist, leading to a physical struggle that eventually moved outside of the restaurant.
Monica, known for her candid personality and upbringing in Atlanta, shared that her environment required her to learn how to protect herself from a young age. While the singer emphasized that she does not advocate for violence, she insisted that women must be prepared to defend their physical space. Monica noted that growing up, she “had no choice but to have hands..” She expressed,”never allow someone to walk up on you or stand over you during an argument,” Monica said during her live. She advised her fans to remain vigilant of their surroundings and to recognize the tactical disadvantage of someone standing over them while they are seated.
The singer’s comments come as many on social media debated the security protocols surrounding high-profile celebrities in public spaces. The woman involved in the scuffle later took to social media to claim the incident began because the rapper was “mean” to her.
However, legal representatives for Ice Spice have dismissed these claims and confirmed that the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the matter. The rapper’s attorney stated that they intend to seek justice through both criminal and civil legal channels. “We will be pursuing any and all avenues to hold the perpetrators responsible for their actions,” Ice Spice’s attorney said in a statement.
The LAPD has not yet announced any formal charges or arrests in connection with the Hollywood incident.
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