ADVERTISEMENT













ADVERTISEMENT

Perez Hilton Issues Another Statement about Late-Night Scuffle

Perez Hilton Issues Another Statement about Late-Night Scuffle
Copyright 2009 Toby Canham / Jason Merritt / Getty Images

Perez Hilton is taking to the internet yet again to rehash an allegedly violent confrontation Sunday night that reportedly culminated in the arrest of a manager of the Black Eyed Peas.

Following an argument with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas Sunday night at a Toronto nightclub, Hilton alleges that Peas manager Liborio "Polo" Molina punched him repeatedly outside the club.

Hilton, who is openly gay, admitted in a video blog posted Monday that he had called will.i.am by an anti-gay slur. The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation released a statement on Monday afternoon condemning his use of the slur, to which Perez responded by saying that GLAAD had "victimized him further by criticizing [him] for how [he] non-violently dealt with a very scary situation that, unfortunately, turned violent."

Now, Hilton has followed up with yet another statement, this one almost 600 words long, which reads, in part, "The other night in Toronto, after feeling physically threatened by a verbally abusive will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, I chose the most hurtful word I know to hurl at him. I was in an out-of-the ordinary situation and used a word that I would not utter under normal circumstances."

He also pointed out, "Clearly, I am not homophobic. Also, I am not nor have I ever claimed to be a spokesperson for the gay community. I am just speaking for myself, a gay man. One who is labeled 'flamboyant' in the media. An American that is not granted equal rights under the law. I will continue to speak out for equality and I will continue to say things that upset both gay people and straight people."

In the statement, he also continued to stress that violence is never the answer.

Posted June 23, 2009 11:00:00 PM
See All: perez hilton will.i.am celebs

E-Mail | Print | | RSSRSS | 

Recent Headlines

'New Moon' Makes Box Office History
November 21, 2009, 09:36 AM (PDT) 2 hours ago
Video: Adam Lambert Talks Twitter
November 21, 2009, 07:07 AM (PDT) 5 hours ago
Levi Johnston's 'Playgirl' Photo Reveal
November 21, 2009, 07:05 AM (PDT) 5 hours ago
Tops & Flops: A Week in Fashion
November 21, 2009, 07:01 AM (PDT) 5 hours ago
Shirtless Jon Gosselin: 'Don't Get Married, Levi'
November 20, 2009, 07:00 PM (PDT) 17 hours ago
Heidi Klum Takes New Last Name -- Hubby Seal's!
November 20, 2009, 06:55 PM (PDT) 17 hours ago
Dr. Phil: Oprah's Show Was Home For Me
November 20, 2009, 06:51 PM (PDT) 17 hours ago
Levi Johnston's Mother Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
November 20, 2009, 06:46 PM (PDT) 17 hours ago
Sarah Palin's Book Notches Big Sales
November 20, 2009, 05:05 PM (PDT) 19 hours ago
Charges Dropped Against John Rich
November 20, 2009, 03:05 PM (PDT) 21 hours ago

Shirtless Jon Gosselin: 'Don't Get Married, Levi'
Nov 20, 2009 07:00 PM (PDT)
 
Tops & Flops: A Week in Fashion
Nov 21, 2009 07:01 AM (PDT)
 
Levi Johnston's Mother Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
Nov 20, 2009 06:46 PM (PDT)
 
ADVERTISEMENT
  • BradBesseyET: Jon Gosselin brought roses to Kate today as they arbitrate the end of their marriage in PA.
  • ETNOW: Taylor Lautner on Kristen Stewart: We Have a Similar Relationship to Jacob & Bella http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/11/81249/index.html
  • ETNOW: Taylor Lautner says now that 'New Moon' is out he's ready for Thanksgiving, "family, food and football." RT @BradBesseyET @OfficialTL
  • ETProdSharlette: TWILIGHT-NEW MOON breaks all records. Midnight crawlers brought in 26.27 Million last night. WOW congrats vampires and wolves, ET has it!
  • BradBesseyET: Taylor Lautner says now the wait is over for Twilight: New Moon, he's ready for Thanksgiving and "family, food and football." @OfficialTL
Module - Poll

Which new film will get you into theaters this weekend?

Gathering poll results. Please wait...

Catch Hollywood's brightest stars out on the town!

View Star Sightings Gallery

Do you think your fave celeb's style is super sweet or totally beat?

View Hit or Miss Gallery

See whose glamorous style is turning heads around town!

View Glam Squad Gallery

See First Lady Michelle Obama's fabulous fashions within the first 100 days and more!

View the Michelle Obama Fashion Gallery