DaBaby lawsuit over 2022 bowling brawl settled

A civil lawsuit accusing rapper DaBaby of assaulting his ex-girlfriend's brother during a 2022 bowling alley brawl has been settled, according to court documents filed last week. The notice of settlement, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, indicates the case will be dismissed within 45 days, bringing a four-year legal dispute to a close. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

The lawsuit was filed in February 2022 by Brandon Curiel, known professionally as Brandon Bill, the brother of singer DaniLeigh. Curiel alleged that DaBaby, whose legal name is Jonathan Kirk, physically assaulted him at Corbin Bowl, a bowling alley in the Tarzana area of Los Angeles, earlier that same month. The complaint accused the rapper of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence, seeking millions in damages for alleged severe injuries and psychological distress.

The altercation was captured on video and circulated widely online. The footage appeared to show Kirk swinging at Curiel first before a group of men grappled across the bowling lanes. According to a transcript from a recent deposition, Curiel claimed Kirk approached him aggressively inside...