Jim Jones Pull Up On Max B & French Bet Award – Almost Kicked Out By Security, Maino Fab, Dave East
The BET Awards erupted in chaos Saturday night as rap legend Jim Jones, flanked by Maino, Fabolous and Dave East, was nearly ejected from the venue after a tense confrontation with security over seating arrangements. The incident, captured on live video by onlookers, has ignited fresh speculation about a long-simmering feud between Jones and fellow rapper Max B, who was slated to perform alongside French Montana.
Sources inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles say the 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝓂𝒶 began when Jones and his entourage commandeered a row of seats in the VIP section, seats that were allegedly reserved for performing artists. A white male security official approached the group and demanded they return to the back rows, citing a seating error. “Y’all seats is in the back,” the official is heard saying on video, his tone firm but not aggressive.
Video then captures Jim Jones responding with a dismissive “Get the f— out of here,” as the security official holds his ground. The situation quickly drew the attention of nearby attendees, many of whom pulled out phones to record the confrontation. No physical altercation occurred, but the tension was palpable as the security official eventually backed away after what witnesses describe as a heated exchange.
The timing of the seating dispute has raised eyebrows. Just moments before the confrontation, Max B and French Montana were preparing to take the stage for a highly anticipated performance. Observers note that Jones and his crew had moved to the front row specifically as the duo was about to perform, leading many to suspect a deliberate provocation.
Longtime hip-hop fans know that the relationship between Jim Jones and Max B has been fractured for years. Max B, born Charly Wingate, is currently serving a 75-year prison sentence for his role in a 2006 robbery and murder conspiracy. He has publicly accused Jones of distancing himself after the conviction, while Jones has maintained that he never turned his back on his former collaborator. The wound was reopened in 2024 when unsubstantiated rumors surfaced that Max B had cooperated with authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence – a claim his camp has vehemently denied.
Inside the BET Awards, the security official’s order to move Jones and his group back to their original seats only fueled the rumor mill. “People just saying that Max B allegedly snitched out the homies and told the white man to get Jim Jones and them out the building,” reported OG Product, a social media commentator who was live‑streaming the event. “But like I said, I don’t think it was Max B. Probably his entourage or somebody.”
The suggestion that Max B – or someone from his team – tipped off security about Jones’s presence has not been confirmed. BET officials declined to comment on the incident, citing an ongoing internal review. Representatives for Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous and Dave East have not yet responded to interview requests.
Fabolous, 47, and Maino, 50, are considered elder statesmen of New York hip‑hop, and both have maintained close ties with Jones for decades. Dave East, though younger, has also been vocal about his loyalty to the Dipset affiliate. The four men were seen laughing and mingling in the VIP area moments before the seating dispute, suggesting they were in high spirits.
Some attendees expressed confusion over why established artists like Jones would be placed in the back row in the first place. “Jim Jones just performed at the BET Awards last year,” noted a show insider who spoke on condition of anonymity. “It’s disrespectful to put him in the nosebleeds. But then again, the front row is reserved for nominees and performers. It’s possible there was a miscommunication.”
However, the deliberate move to the front row during Max B’s set has led many to believe it was anything but a miscommunication. Social media erupted with theories ranging from a planned confrontation to a publicity stunt. “Why would Jim Jones even want to be in the VIP section to watch Max B perform?” asked one user on X (formerly Twitter). “That’s like walking into an enemy’s living room.”
Video footage shows Jones and his companions remaining in the front row after the security official left, their names announced over the loudspeaker for a brief moment before the lights dimmed for the next performance. No further incidents were reported for the remainder of the ceremony.
The BET Awards, now in its 26th year, has a history of unexpected moments – from Kanye West’s microphone grab to Lil Wayne’s on‑stage antics. But this incident touches on deeper wounds within the hip‑hop community, where loyalty, snitching and prison time remain explosive topics.
As of Sunday morning, neither Jim Jones nor Max B’s representatives had issued statements. French Montana, who performed alongside Max B via a pre‑recorded video link from prison, declined to address the kerfuffle during his post‑show interviews.
For now, the world watches to see if this seating dispute will spark a full‑blown feud – or if it will simply become another footnote in the turbulent history of New York rap beef. What is certain is that the “cool as ice” demeanor of Dave East, the veteran swagger of Maino and Fabolous, and the undeniable star power of Jim Jones made for a cringe‑worthy few minutes that no one in the building will soon forget.
Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge from inside the BET Awards and from the camps of all involved.
