Beverly Hills Apologizes to Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Over Event Shutdown

Brown continues to dispute city's explanation for shutting down his brand event at a private residence.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The City of Beverly Hills apologized to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown on Thursday, saying a previous statement about what led police to shut down a brand event hosted by the NBA All-Star on Saturday night "contained inaccurate information." However, Brown maintained that the city's actions raised "serious due-process concerns" and led to "significant financial and reputational harm."

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrities, event organizers, and local authorities over the regulation of private events, especially those involving high-profile individuals. It also raises questions about the transparency and accountability of municipal decision-making processes.

The details

According to the city's initial statement, the event was shut down because the organizers did not have the proper permit and there were previous violations at the home where the gathering was held. Brown disputed this characterization, saying no permit was required for the "private, invitation-only gathering at a private home among friends and partners." The city later acknowledged that its previous statement contained "inaccurate information" and that no permit application was submitted or denied, and the residence did not have any prior related violations.

  • The event was held on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The City of Beverly Hills issued its initial statement on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The city issued its apology and correction on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who was hosting a private event for his performance brand, 741, at a private residence in Beverly Hills.

City of Beverly Hills

The local government that shut down Brown's event, initially citing permit issues and previous violations at the residence, before later apologizing and acknowledging inaccuracies in its previous statement.

Jim Jannard

The founder of Oakley, who hosted the event at his private residence in Beverly Hills.

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What they’re saying

“Upon further internal review, the City has determined that its prior public communication contained inaccurate information. Specifically, no permit application was submitted nor denied for the event and the residence does not have any prior related violations on record. The City takes full accountability for the internal error that resulted in the inaccurate statement being distributed and is working to ensure it does not happen again.”

— Nancy Hunt-Coffey, City Manager, City of Beverly Hills (Instagram)

“This was a private, invitation-only gathering at a private home among friends and partners, not a public or commercial event requiring a permit. Music was voluntarily turned off at 6:00 PM; well before the 10:00 PM noise ordinance. In advance of the event, our team proactively contacted the Beverly Hills Police Department requesting to hire an off-duty officer for support, and that request was declined.”

— Jaylen Brown Enterprises Inc. (X (Twitter)

What’s next

The City of Beverly Hills said it would look for opportunities to work with Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family on community events, suggesting a potential path forward for a constructive resolution between the parties.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between celebrities, event organizers, and local authorities over the regulation of private events, especially those involving high-profile individuals. It also raises questions about the transparency and accountability of municipal decision-making processes, and the importance of clear communication and due process when enforcing local regulations.