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Jaylen Brown Disputes Permit Issues for Canceled All-Star Event
NBA star claims Beverly Hills police unfairly shut down his cultural event, causing major financial losses.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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During NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills police shut down an event hosted by Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown under his 741 brand. The city cited permit issues as the reason, but Brown disputed this claim, saying he was the only person whose event was halted and that the city's explanation was 'completely false.' Brown said the shutdown caused him to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Why it matters
This incident raises questions about fair enforcement of event policies and potential bias in how authorities handle high-profile figures like NBA players versus other All-Star Weekend activities. It also highlights the challenges celebrities can face in hosting community-focused events and the financial impact when those events are abruptly canceled.
The details
Brown's event took place at a Beverly Hills mansion and was organized around themes of culture, independence, and creative freedom. He described it as a positive space for discussion. However, Beverly Hills authorities said the event lacked a required permit, which had been denied due to prior violations at the venue - a point Brown strongly contested. Brown and his team believed no permit was necessary, and they expressed frustration that the authorities did not attempt to collaborate or communicate before shutting down the event.
- The event took place during NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
- Beverly Hills police shut down the event.
The players
Jaylen Brown
A Boston Celtics player who organized the event under his 741 brand, focusing on themes of culture, independence, and creative freedom.
Beverly Hills Police
The authorities who shut down Brown's event, citing permit issues.
What they’re saying
“We had a pop-up talking about culture, talking about the future of independence, creative control, et cetera. A bunch of different people that were just there to just talk about positivity in the community.”
— Jaylen Brown (theconwaybulletin.com)
“The statement they put out is completely false. I stand by that.”
— Jaylen Brown (theconwaybulletin.com)
“They didn't try to work with us. They didn't try to have a conversation. They came right in and shut everything down.”
— Jaylen Brown (theconwaybulletin.com)
“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 (theconwaybulletin.com)
“hundreds of thousands of dollars lost down the toilet”
— Jaylen Brown (theconwaybulletin.com)
What’s next
Brown and his team are continuing to dispute the city's claims about permit issues, and the disagreement with Beverly Hills authorities remains unresolved.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the challenges celebrities can face in hosting community-focused events and the potential for unfair enforcement of event policies, raising concerns about bias and lack of communication from authorities when shutting down high-profile activities.
