Gossip blogger Perez Hilton has claimed he was assaulted by hip-hop producer and founding Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am and his bodyguards in Toronto, Canada. Hilton claims the attack happened during an after-party following the MuchMusic Video Awards show. On the morning of June 22, 2009, Hilton posted messages on Twitter claiming he needed police. Later that morning, Hilton posted a video message on his website, claiming there were "multiple witnesses" to the assault.PerezHilton.com: My Statement (June 22, 2009)
Will.i.am has posted a video denying Hilton's accusations. The musician says in the video that he didn't assault Hilton.Dipdive: Perez Drama
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Perez Hilton claims he was assaulted by Will.i.am and his security guards
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Alleged assault happened in Toronto, Canada, on June 22, 2009
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Will.i.am denies Hilton's accusation in a video response
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Hilton continued to send tweets in the hours following the alleged assault, saying the Tornoto police were involved
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Hilton first posted Twitter messages saying he'd been assaulted around 3:45 a.m. on June 22, 2009
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Will.i.am denies Hilton's accusation in a video response
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In his video, Will.i.am said "Sounds like somebody wants mad attention and is not really concerned about his health."
