Justin Bieber Put In Chokehold, Kicked Out Of Coachella While Trying To See Drake: Watch

Bradley Stern | April 14, 2015 6:43 am
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While you were busy watching Drake and Madonna make out on stage, Justin Bieber was having a way worse time backstage.

According to TMZ, the “Where Are Ü Now” crooner was trying to get into Drake’s Sunday night set backstage when he was stopped by security and not allowed into the show. And, despite Bieber having the proper wristband credentials to enter, the security team flat out refused to let his entourage into the at-capacity event.

Bieber argued with security, saying there was no way he could stand in a big crowd because he’d get bombarded by fans. Security wasn’t having it and told him to leave. We’re told Bieber persisted and said he was personally invited by Drake and had been waiting all weekend to see him perform. Bieber didn’t stand down and security was pissed. At that point a Coachella staffer came up to Bieber and said she would escort him inside the artist’s area. She grabbed Bieber by the arm and began walking him and his security team inside, when Coachella security came up from behind and put Bieber in a chokehold.

Yikes. And just when you thought Bieber was nearly out of the woods with his many legal issues, the gossip site reports that the young singer is now considering “taking legal action against the security guards.”

And, yes, in case you wondering: There’s some very blurry candid footage of Bieber getting kicked out, which you can watch below.

Do you think security acted appropriately, or was this just Justin’s misfortune because of his celebrity status and reputation? Sound off in the comments below.