Hannibal Gaddafi, (also spelled Khadaf) is the son of Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi. Hannibal, who also goes by the name Moutassim, has a long history of violence against women and has had several run-ins with the law. On Christmas day 2009, Hannibal allegedly attacked his wife Aline Skaf, leaving the model with a broken nose. According to the New York Post, she was hospitalized after the incident, which took place in London.

On New Years Eve, December 31, 2009, singer Beyonce performed at a party hosted by Hannibal Gaddafi. The lavish party, at Nikki Beach Club in St. Barts was attended by Beyonce's husband Jay Z, R&B star Usher, Jon Bon Jovi, Microsoft's Paul Allen, Todd Moscowitz of Asylum Records, model Victoria Silvtedt, George Michael and Lindsay Lohan. Rumors on the Internet say that Beyonce was paid $2 million for the New Year's Eve performance hosted by Gaddafi.http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/beyonce_sings_for_khadafy_CpEA6KZgpM5y5nV5mKZFELhttp://www.mediaite.com/online/beyonce-new-years-eve-performing-for-gaddafi-family/http://necolebitchie.com/2010/01/01/pics-beyonce-jay-z-usher-in-st-barts-diddy-in-miamihttp://gawker.com/5439123/the-knowles+gaddafi-conspiracy-did-beyonce-rock-new-years-for-libyan-dictators-son

In 2005, France filed a formal complaint to Libya after Hannibal Gaddafi allegedly assaulted a women at a Paris hotel, got into a scuffle with police, brandished a gun and falsely claimed diplomatic immunity.Times Online: Hannibal gives Gaddafi a bad name (February 4, 2005)

In September 2004, Gaddafi got into a high-speed car chase with Paris police officers. The car reportedly sped down the Champs Elysées at 90mph and when it finally was brought to a stop, Gaddafi's bodyguards scuffled with police.Times Online: Hannibal gives Gaddafi a bad name (February 4, 2005)