Lil Baby Accused of Fight With 49ers Player Keion White Before Shooting

White suffers non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the ankle after Super Bowl afterparty altercation.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Rapper Lil Baby is accused of getting into a dispute with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Super Bowl afterparty at Dahlia nightclub in San Francisco. A short time later, White was shot in the leg, though he was uncooperative with police about the shooter's identity. No arrests have been made, and police have not named a suspect in the shooting.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the potential for violence at high-profile events like Super Bowl afterparties, which can attract large crowds and create tense situations. It also raises questions about player safety and security measures at such events.

The details

According to a witness, Lil Baby and his entourage tried to enter White's private section at the nightclub, resulting in an argument between Baby and White. The witness left to notify management when they heard two gunshots and returned to find White shot in the leg. White underwent surgery for the non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his ankle, but he was uncooperative with police when asked about the shooter's identity.

  • The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • White underwent surgery for his gunshot wound.

The players

Lil Baby

A popular rapper who is accused of getting into a dispute with Keion White at a Super Bowl afterparty.

Keion White

A San Francisco 49ers player who was shot in the leg during the altercation at the Super Bowl afterparty.

Daniel Lurie

The mayor of San Francisco, who released a statement about the shooting and pledged to work with law enforcement to ensure the safety of the city's neighborhoods and residents.

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What they’re saying

“Any violent incident in our city is unacceptable, and I'm hoping Keion recovers quickly. I've spoken with SFPD and 49ers leadership—we are all grateful to our SFPD officers for their quick response. As always, I will continue working with San Francisco law enforcement to ensure our neighborhoods and our residents are safe.”

— Daniel Lurie, Mayor of San Francisco (Social media)

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and have not named a suspect. The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Lil Baby to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for improved security measures and crowd control at high-profile events like Super Bowl afterparties, where tensions can escalate and lead to violence. It also underscores the importance of player safety and the challenges faced by law enforcement in maintaining order in such situations.