Tion Wayne: British Rapper Accused of Assault in Dubai Caught on Video

British rapper and DJ Tion Wayne recently made headlines after a video of him fighting a man in Dubai went viral. The clip was widely shared on social media on Monday, September 23, 2024.

The shaky footage reportedly captured the 31-year-old rapper punching a man in the face, after which he appeared to storm off, followed by what seemed to be a staff member or security personnel. Meanwhile, the man who was punched struggled to get back on his feet while holding his nose.

Seconds later, the rapper returned, kicked the man in the face, and threw additional punches as his opponent fell. Two men dressed in black, likely part of the security detail, escorted Wayne away from the incident. Despite his efforts to return to the fight, he was guided away.

During the altercation, a concerned crowd could be heard reacting to the violence. The location and circumstances leading to the altercation remain unclear.

AllHipHop reported that Tion Wayne was enjoying a night out in Dubai with fellow British rappers Fredo and Russ Millions.

All About British Rapper Tion Wayne

Tion Wayne, born Dennis Junior Odunwo on September 1, 1993, in Edmonton, North London, is the son of Yoruba immigrants from Nigeria.

He is well-known for featuring on chart-topping tracks such as NSG’s Options (2020) and KSI’s Houdini (2020). His 2019 collaborative single Keisha & Becky with Russ Millions reached number 7 on the UK Top Ten.

Tion Wayne began his music career in 2010 by posting videos on YouTube. He released his first mixtape, Wayne’s World, in 2014, followed by Wayne’s World Vol. 2 in 2017.

His debut studio album, Green With Envy, was launched in September 2021.

In 2021, Tion Wayne collaborated again with Russ Millions to release the hit single Body, which peaked at the UK Singles Chart, making it the first UK drill song to achieve this feat.

Some of his other popular tracks include I Dunno, Deluded, I’m On, and Gone Bad. This year, Wayne released two new singles titled Lowkey (LDN Drift) and We Won.

Tion Wayne’s History of Altercations

The recent incident is not Wayne’s first encounter with violence. In 2022, he allegedly clashed with fellow UK rapper Dutchavelli, who is also the brother of Stefflon Don. According to statements reported by AllHipHop, Dutchavelli claimed that Tion Wayne was the aggressor, stating:

“There was six of you against one. I was the only man that was scrapping with you. You man are not on nothing.”

Previously, in 2020, while on a flight from Dubai to London, Wayne engaged in a physical altercation with rapper Headie One. Additionally, in 2017, he was involved in a brawl outside a nightclub in Bristol.

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