American YouTuber and influencer Jack Doherty is at the center of a fresh online controversy following an alleged physical altercation with rapper Lil Tjay during a July 4 party. Doherty, 22, posted on X (formerly Twitter) claiming he had slapped the rapper, a statement that has since triggered widespread debate across social media platforms.
According to reports from Prime Timer and other media outlets, viral footage of the event appears to show Doherty approaching the rapper and his entourage before striking him and attempting to flee. The video shows the interaction escalating quickly, with members of Lil Tjay’s team pursuing the YouTuber, leading to a scuffle. The motive behind the incident remains unclear, as witnesses noted the two had been seen posing for photos together shortly before the confrontation.
The incident has drawn significant criticism from online audiences, who have questioned the nature of the encounter. This event adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding Doherty, who rose to prominence in 2016 for challenge videos. Earlier this year, Doherty was banned from all PGA Tour events after he allegedly paid a spectator to distract professional golfers during play, an incident that required intervention from security and law enforcement.