A civil lawsuit stemming from a 2022 shooting outside The Nice Guy in West Hollywood has been formally withdrawn, ending legal claims against rapper Kodak Black.
The gunfire erupted during Super Bowl Weekend as guests exited a private gathering hosted by Justin Bieber. Among those injured were Kodak Black, who was struck in the leg, along with Mark Schaefer and Adam Rahman. Schaefer suffered a wound near his ankle, while Rahman was shot in the shoulder.
Schaefer and Rahman previously alleged that the rapper’s conduct played a role in triggering the confrontation. In earlier court filings, Rahman claimed that “Kodak Black initiated the altercation with patrons outside of the subject location, which was the catalyst for the series of events that led to gun violence.” The accusation positioned Kodak at the center of the civil dispute.
However, new filings show the plaintiffs have voluntarily dismissed their claims.
Kodak Black’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, sharply criticized the lawsuit. “This lawsuit filed by Gloria Allred, might have been the dumbest, most ridiculous lawsuit I have ever read,” he said. Cohen also noted that his client declined to pursue attorney’s fees, allowing the plaintiffs to walk away “with their tail between their legs.” He further warned attorneys against filing what he described as baseless cases involving the artist.
Justin Bieber, initially named in the complaint, had already been dismissed from the case months earlier. The plaintiffs had sought $62 million in damages, later reducing their demand to $10.6 million. Both efforts were unsuccessful.