An aggressive incident at a rap concert in Kansas City has led to significant public outrage and a police inquiry. A teenage concert-goer viciously attacked a 66-year-old employee of the venue after being instructed to move to his designated seat.

The altercation was captured on video and has since gained widespread attention online. The employee, Thomas Schlange, suffered injuries including a fractured nose and was admitted to the hospital, while the teen was apprehended and subsequently released to the custody of his parents.

Details of the T-Mobile Center Incident

The event occurred in the evening on September 21, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center during an NBA YoungBoy performance. Thomas Schlange, who has served the venue for nearly two decades, approached the teenager who was incorrectly seated after receiving reports from other attendees.

The situation escalated quickly when the teen responded with extreme violence instead of complying. Video footage shows the juvenile forcefully throwing the 66-year-old to the ground and repeatedly punching him in the head as stunned fans watched. The assault ended only when a bystander intervened and pulled the attacker away.

At NBA YoungBoy’s concert in Kansas City, a young attendee assaulted Thomas Schlange, 66, a longtime T-Mobile Center employee, after being asked to move from the wrong seating area.

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Official Response and Condemnation of the Attack

Following the incident, the venue and city officials released strong statements condemning the attack. A spokesperson for the T-Mobile Center described the violence as “horrific” and emphasized that any form of violence is unacceptable, noting ongoing reviews of safety procedures.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’s office denounced the attack, declaring that public events should be spaces of “joy and connection, not fear or harm.” The mayor’s office confirmed that the venue would cooperate with police and prosecutors to ensure the assailant faces criminal charges.

Aftermath for the Victim and Investigation

Thomas Schlange sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including a broken nose and facial bruising. There is concern about potential further damage to his eyesight, as he already had glaucoma before the attack. A GoFundMe campaign was created by his grandson to assist with medical costs.

The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing. The suspect, who is under 16, was arrested at the scene but later released to his parents as prosecutors evaluate the charges to file.

Cancellation of Chicago Concert Following Incident

The repercussions of the Kansas City assault affected the rapper’s tour schedule. The United Center in Chicago canceled NBA YoungBoy’s concert that was scheduled for September 24, just three days after the incident.

The venue did not specify a reason for the cancellation, but it came amid the viral spread of the assault video and rising public safety concerns at concerts. The rapper’s “MASA Tour” continued with the next planned stop in Columbus, Ohio.