Celtics Star Jaylen Brown's Beverly Hills Event Shut Down by Police

Brown slams Beverly Hills cops and city after his NBA All-Star Weekend event was forced to end due to lack of permits.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Boston Celtics superstar Jaylen Brown is furious after Beverly Hills police shut down his NBA All-Star Weekend event on Saturday night. Brown claims the event was not a party but a panel discussion about culture, the future, and leadership. He feels the police unfairly targeted him and his event, which he says had the proper permits but was still shut down by the city.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrities, especially athletes, and local authorities over event permits and community engagement. Brown has a nonprofit organization focused on building wealth and fostering innovation in underserved communities, so the shutdown of his panel discussion raises questions about access and equality.

The details

According to reports, Brown posted a video of his encounter with a Beverly Hills police officer, where the officer stated the event was being shut down because the permit application was denied, despite Brown's claims that the event was not a party and only had music playing during the daytime. Brown expressed frustration at feeling targeted by the police and city officials.

  • The event was scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026 during NBA All-Star Weekend.
  • The event was shut down by Beverly Hills police around 7 PM that evening.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A superstar player for the Boston Celtics who was hosting an NBA All-Star Weekend event in Beverly Hills that was shut down by police.

Beverly Hills Police Department

The law enforcement agency that shut down Brown's event, citing a lack of proper permits.

Boston XChange

Jaylen Brown's nonprofit organization that aims to build generational wealth and foster cultural innovation in underserved communities.

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What they’re saying

“Beverly Hills is so trash I'm offended had a great panel about the future of culture with great guest people worked hard for this how dare y'all”

— Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Player (X (formerly Twitter)

“We are just trying to have an event, a panel talking about culture, talking about future, talking about leadership. I feel like we're being targeted”

— Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics Player (Instagram)

What’s next

It is unclear if Jaylen Brown plans to take any further action against the Beverly Hills Police Department or city officials over the shutdown of his event. The city's code enforcement department has not yet responded to requests for comment.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrities, especially athletes, and local authorities over event permits and community engagement. It raises questions about access and equality, particularly for organizations like Brown's nonprofit that aim to empower underserved communities.