Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Accuses Beverly Hills Police of Sharing "Completely False" Statement After Shutting Down His Brand Event

Brown says the event was held at a private residence and didn't require a permit, contradicting the police's claims

Feb. 17, 2026 at 9:31am

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Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown is disputing the City of Beverly Hills' claims about his recent 741 brand event, which local police shut down. Brown says the event was held at a private residence owned by a friend who offered the space, so no permit was needed. However, the Beverly Hills Police Department alleged the event lacked the proper permit and shut it down, with the city later issuing a statement that Brown says is "completely false." Brown is upset on behalf of his marketing team and the wasted event costs, and says the homeowner is considering suing the city.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between celebrities/influencers hosting events and local authorities over permitting requirements, as well as the potential for miscommunication and conflicting narratives around the reasons for shutting down an event. It also raises questions about how police interact with high-profile individuals and whether certain groups may face more scrutiny or enforcement than others.

The details

According to reports, Jaylen Brown was hosting a 741 brand event on February 14th at a private residence in the Trousdale neighborhood of Beverly Hills. The Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) alleged the event lacked the proper permit and shut it down, with the City of Beverly Hills later issuing a statement claiming the organizers applied for a permit and were denied due to "previous violations associated with events at this address." However, Brown maintains that since the homeowner, Oakley founder James Jannard, offered the space privately, no permit was needed. Brown recorded his conversation with a police officer at the scene, where he expressed feeling "targeted" by the authorities.

  • The 741 brand event was held on February 14, 2026.
  • The following day, February 15, 2026, Jaylen Brown addressed the incident at the NBA All-Star Game.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A 29-year-old Boston Celtics player who was hosting a 741 brand event that was shut down by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD)

The local law enforcement agency that shut down Jaylen Brown's 741 brand event, citing a lack of proper permit.

City of Beverly Hills

The local government that issued a statement claiming the event organizers applied for a permit and were denied due to previous violations at the address, which Brown disputes.

James Jannard

The owner of the Trousdale residence where Jaylen Brown's 741 brand event was held, who Brown says offered the space privately so no permit was needed.

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What they’re saying

“I'm offended by Beverly Hills, by the statement they put out, like we applied for something and didn't get it, and we did it anyway [and] we were insubordinate.”

— Jaylen Brown (ESPN)

“I know how to follow the rules. I'm smart enough to follow the guidelines. It just seemed like somebody didn't want whatever we had going on to go on because out of everybody that was doing something, it seemed like I was the only one that gets shut down.”

— Jaylen Brown (ESPN)

What’s next

Jaylen Brown said the homeowner, James Jannard, is considering suing the City of Beverly Hills over the incident.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the potential for miscommunication and conflicting narratives between celebrities/influencers hosting events and local authorities over permitting requirements, as well as concerns about whether certain groups may face more scrutiny or enforcement than others when it comes to event regulations.