Beverly Hills Apologizes to Celtics Star Jaylen Brown for Inaccurate Claims

City retracts statement about Brown's event being shut down due to lack of permit

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The City of Beverly Hills has apologized to Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown for initially stating that an event he hosted on the eve of the NBA All-Star Game was shut down because the city said it lacked a permit. The city has now acknowledged that no permit application was submitted or denied, and the residence had no prior related violations on record.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of government entities providing accurate information to the public, especially when it involves high-profile individuals. The city's retraction and apology help maintain transparency and accountability in its dealings with the community.

The details

The event promoting Brown's performance brand, 741, was held at Oakley founder Jim Jannard's home. Brown has a sponsorship deal with Oakley. The city initially claimed the event was shut down due to a lack of permit, but has now acknowledged that no permit application was ever submitted or denied. The city also stated the residence had no prior related violations on record.

  • The event took place on the eve of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
  • The city issued its initial statement on Sunday, February 16, 2026.
  • The city posted its apology and retraction on Instagram on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Jaylen Brown

Boston Celtics star player who hosted the event in question.

City of Beverly Hills

The local government entity that initially made claims about the event being shut down, and later retracted those statements.

Jim Jannard

Founder of Oakley, whose home was the location of the event hosted by Jaylen Brown.

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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.”

— City of Beverly Hills (Instagram)

“We acknowledge the City of Beverly Hill's recent clarification confirming that prior public statements made on their behalf were incorrect and false; specifically that no permit was ever applied for, denied, and that the residence had no prior violations on record.”

— Jaylen Brown Enterprises (X (formerly Twitter)

“No alleged proof of any violation was ever produced to the homeowner, our team or legal counsel. Without observation, documentation, or confirmed violations, enforcement action based on belief alone raises serious due-process concerns.”

— Jaylen Brown Enterprises (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

Jaylen Brown's company has stated it remains open to a constructive resolution with the City of Beverly Hills regarding this incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of government entities providing accurate information to the public, especially when dealing with high-profile individuals. The city's retraction and apology help maintain transparency and accountability in its dealings with the community.