Trey Songz Charged With Assault Following Alleged Incidents at Two Manhattan Venues

R&B singer Trey Songz has been charged with assault and criminal mischief in connection with two separate incidents that allegedly occurred at Manhattan nightlife venues earlier this month, according to court records and statements from prosecutors.

The 41-year-old artist, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested Sunday and arraigned in New York Criminal Court, where he faced an assault charge tied to an alleged altercation at a Times Square nightclub, as well as a separate charge related to property damage at a different Manhattan establishment days later. Neverson was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court at a later date.

According to prosecutors, the assault charge stems from an incident that allegedly took place in the early morning hours of Dec. 4 at Dramma Night Club, located in Times Square. Authorities claim that Neverson became agitated after being informed the club was closing and subsequently struck an employee in the face. The alleged incident occurred at approximately 4:25 a.m., according to accounts provided to law enforcement.

The employee involved in the alleged altercation was granted an order of protection against Neverson, prosecutors said, noting that the singer was a regular patron at the venue. Details regarding the employee’s injuries were not immediately available, and police have not released surveillance footage or additional corroborating evidence at this stage of the proceedings.

In addition to the assault charge, Neverson was also arraigned on a second-degree criminal mischief charge tied to a separate disturbance that allegedly occurred early Sunday morning at Mira, a restaurant and hookah lounge in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege that Neverson caused approximately $1,500 in property damage during the incident, including damage to hookahs, DJ equipment, and furniture.

The two incidents are not directly related and occurred more than a week apart, according to court documents. Manhattan prosecutors treated them as separate matters, though both were addressed during Neverson’s arraignment.

Neverson appeared in court wearing a black face mask and did not address reporters as he exited the courthouse. His attorney, Mitchell Schuster, denied the allegations and said his client is cooperating with authorities.

“He is cooperating fully and looks forward to the facts coming to light,” Schuster said in a statement provided to Rolling Stone.

Schuster specifically disputed the characterization of the second incident at Mira, asserting that Neverson was not the instigator. According to the attorney, Neverson was confronted by individuals who allegedly attempted to surround him, prompting his security team to intervene.

“Trey was confronted by individuals who instigated a confrontation and attempted to surround him,” Schuster said. “His security intervened to protect him and contain the situation, and an altercation occurred in the ensuing confusion.”

The attorney further suggested that Neverson may have been targeted by individuals seeking publicity or financial gain, though he did not provide additional details or evidence to support the claim.

The charges mark the latest legal issue for the singer, who has faced multiple allegations and lawsuits over the past decade, some of which were settled or dismissed. Neverson has previously denied wrongdoing in prior cases and has not been convicted of a violent felony.

Neither Dramma Night Club nor Mira restaurant has publicly commented on the allegations. Representatives for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office declined to provide further details beyond the criminal complaints.