Waka Flocka Flame Kicked Out of Surf Lodge After Explosive Altercation With Security
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on July 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM EDT

Waka Flocka Flame was shown the door at Surf Lodge in Montauk this past Sunday following a fiery altercation with security staff, which reportedly occurred in under three minutes, according to eyewitnesses.
The "No Hands" rapper rolled up to the East End hotspot with a 14-person entourage after performing a nearby set at Bounce Beach Club.
At the time, fire marshals were holding the crowd at the entrance due to capacity concerns, but Waka Flocka Flame and his crew attempted to bypass the line by heading for a side entrance, and that's when things got heated.
Waka Flocka Flame Ejected From Surf Lodge After Explosive Tirade
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Sources tell Page Six, "Waka berated the guard," claiming the rapper unleashed a profanity-laced tirade, shouting, "Go f-ck yourself, you're a d-ck," and dropping "f-ck" countless times. When another security guard stepped in to intervene, one of Waka's crew allegedly snarled, "Your size doesn't intimidate us."
Despite the clash, the group was eventually allowed inside, and Surf Lodge managers reportedly tried to smooth things over, reminding Waka that the security guard was doing his job. But Waka wasn't ready to let it go.
The Rapper Screams' I'm Worth $20 Million!'
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According to the source, the rapper stormed back outside to continue yelling at the guard. The situation escalated further when a member of his entourage allegedly hurled a homophobic slur.
Another manager stepped in to de-escalate the situation, but Waka reportedly snapped, shouting, "I'm worth $20 million. Do you know who I am?" That's when the staff made the call to remove the group from the venue.
Sources indicate that the drama unfolded in under three minutes.
Surf Lodge Condemns Waka Flocka Flame's Behavior
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Surf Lodge later released a statement condemning the behavior. "It's simply not okay to treat staff with disrespect, no matter who you are," management said. "It would have been nice to have him join us for the festivities, but not at the cost of mistreating [our] teammates."
While the scene at Surf Lodge turned tense, sources say there were no issues earlier at Waka's performance at Bounce, during a party sponsored by canned cocktail brand Juan Please.
He Previously Faced Backlash For Transphobic Comments About Caitlyn Jenner
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Waka Flocka Flame's fiery outburst at Surf Lodge isn't the first time the rapper has found himself at the center of controversy.
Over the years, the "Hard in Da Paint" artist has drawn criticism for several inflammatory comments, including a highly publicized 2015 radio appearance where he made transphobic remarks about Caitlyn Jenner and the transgender community.
During an interview on "The Breakfast Club," Waka referred to Jenner by her pre-transition name and claimed she was "rebuking God," saying, "You are who you are when God made you, not who you became after he did." According to The Independent, he went on to suggest that transgender identity was the result of "the devil playing tricks on your mind" and called it "a test from God."
The rapper didn't stop there. He also criticized the broader state of modern society, stating, "They don't market husbands and families and wives anymore. They're marketing young girls, they're marketing trans people, they're marketing evil, man." While claiming he had "nothing against people's preferences," he took issue with LGBTQ+ representation in media, saying, "Putting that on TV. That's crazy."
His comments sparked backlash from fans, media outlets, and LGBTQ+ advocates, many of whom called his statements harmful and ignorant.
Waka Flocka Flame Acquitted Of Gun Charges In 2014 Airport Arrest
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Long before his explosive Surf Lodge incident made headlines, Waka Flocka Flame found himself at the center of a high-profile legal battle in Atlanta.
In October 2014, the rapper, whose real name is Juaquin James Malphurs, was arrested at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for carrying a concealed weapon in a government facility, among other charges.
The arrest occurred after TSA agents discovered a loaded firearm in Malphurs' carry-on bag. But according to his defense, it was all a mix-up. Waka told authorities on the scene that he had mistakenly grabbed his then-fiancée, now-wife Tammy Rivera's backpack while rushing to catch a flight to Houston for a performance.
Following a four-day trial in Clayton County, a jury deliberated for less than 30 minutes before acquitting the rapper of all charges. His attorney, Drew Findling, emphasized that Malphurs was cooperative from the start and maintained that the gun was not his.
Though the charges could have led to up to 24 months in jail, the quick verdict cleared Malphurs' name and marked a major legal victory for the artist.