Lil Pump wouldn’t wear a mask on flight, JetBlue says. Now he’s banned for life
Lil Pump made a scene on board a Jet Blue flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles on Sunday, and now he’s banned by the airline, USA Today first reported.
What started the ruckus? The usual issue these days: The rapper born Gazzy Garcia refused to wear a face mask, and was rude to a staffer who asked him to comply.
JetBlue spokesman Derek Dombrowski told the Miami Herald Tuesday that the “customer became verbally abusive with crewmembers after being asked multiple times and refusing to comply with JetBlue’s face covering policy.”
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened mid-flight.
Law enforcement was asked to meet the flight at LAX to assist the staff once on the ground. Though local cops were called to the scene, Pump was not arrested nor charged in the incident. He was however, canceled, so to speak.
“He is no longer welcome to fly on JetBlue,” Dombrowski added. “The safety of all customers and crewmembers is JetBlue’s first priority.”
Face coverings are required for all travelers 2 years and up, New York based airline says on its website under “Travel Checklist.”
“Please note that masks with vents or valves, and any devices that are prohibited by federal regulation or could put others at risk are not permitted. Face shields may be worn in addition to a face covering but not in place of one,” it says.
The “Gucci Gang” singer did not address the incident on social media.
This wasn’t Pump’s first rodeo with the airlines.
Back in February 2019, the entertainer was arrested at Miami International Airport after baggage handlers reported smelling a strong odor of weed from a bag that was labeled with his name.
No drugs were found, but Lil Pump had it out with cops, who slapped him with a disorderly conduct charge.