Migos rapper Quavo testifies in Las Vegas ‘slap’ trial: ‘Just be kind to others’
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Migos frontman Quavo testified in his defense Wednesday in the civil case a Las Vegas Strip valet filed against him.
Antonio Henry, a valet for the Encore Hotel & Casino, alleges in court documents that Quavo, whose real name is Quavious Marshall, injured him both physically and emotionally during the 2018 incident. The altercation appears to have begun as a standoff between several men until fists flew and uniformed casino personnel – including Henry – intervened.
Henry, now employed by the Wynn, is seeking monetary damages from Quavo, but not from other defendants who may have had more liability in the scuffle, Quavo’s attorney told the Clark County jury earlier this month.
The 8 News Now Investigators were the only reporters in court as Marshall testified.
“Get up out our face,” Marshall told the jury Wednesday. “Get up out our face. Get up out my face. Get up out my face. Get up out our face. Boom. Slap him.”
Quavo did not cause enough injury to Henry, who claims he was assaulted, battered and injured, and therefore that man should not be able to recover punitive damages and be able to “retire” as the result of “one slap,” Quavo’s defense attorney argued in a previous hearing.
Marshall told the court Wednesday’s testimony was his first-ever time in court. He admitted to hitting the valet but said it was a simple slap.
“What do you believe your image to be?” Quavo’s attorney asked him.
“To be a great role model, for the kids at least,” Marshall said. “And just be myself and show them where I came from. I always – never forget where I came from. But, also just be kind to others.”
Henry’s counsel has said his client sustained a concussion and a lower back injury.
Closing arguments are expected on Friday. The jury must then decide whether Marshall injured Henry.
Las Vegas Metro police issued Quavo a citation, however, the case did not appear in any court record.
In June, Marshall joined Vice President Kamala Harris at a summit centered around gun violence prevention in Atlanta.
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