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Madison Square Garden's celebrity risk database exposed

Published 10 July 2026

A massive database maintained by Madison Square Garden Entertainment has been exposed, revealing that the venue rated hundreds of celebrities by risk level and, in many cases, noted their sexual orientation or gender identity. The database, which was reportedly stolen by the hacker collective ShinyHunters and detailed in a new investigation, includes nearly 40,000 entries, with roughly 400 individuals assigned a risk designation ranging from "flag" to "high risk."

The list includes a wide array of public figures who have attended events at the arena, particularly New York Knicks games during the team's recent championship season. Celebrities were categorized as "high risk," "medium risk," "low risk," or "flag." Among those labeled high risk are rappers Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, DaBaby, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. The medium risk category includes vocal Knicks fans Jadakiss and Fat Joe, as well as musician Morgan Wallen, singer Lily Allen, actor David Harbour, and Vogue's Anna Wintour. Low-risk individuals include actors and regular attendees Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Edie Falco, and Mariska Hargitay, along with musicians Ice Spice, Selena Gomez, Benson Boone, and former NFL...

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