Beverly Hills apologizes; Jaylen Brown still unhappy with shutdown - ESPN
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February 20, 2026
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Beverly Hills has issued an apology to Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown following inaccuracies in its previous statement regarding the shutdown of his All-Star weekend brand event. The city initially claimed it rejected a permit for the event due to prior violations at the venue, but this was later found to be incorrect. In a statement on Instagram, Beverly Hills acknowledged that no permit application was submitted or denied and that there were no prior violations at the property. Despite the apology, Brown remains unhappy, calling the shutdown "targeted" and "based on biased information." He also emphasized that the event was a private gathering at a residential home and did not require a permit, as it was invitation-only and compliant with noise regulations.
The incident occurred at Jim Jannard's house, the founder of Oakley, which has a sponsorship deal with Brown through his performance brand, 741. Brown's team had proactively requested security support from the Beverly Hills Police Department, which was declined. The event was shut down based on unverified code violations observed by city officials without entering the home, leading Brown to raise concerns about due process and significant financial and reputational harm. He accused the city of targeting him based on biased information, calling the apology insufficient after the damage was already done.
Brown's frustration was further fueled by comparisons to other activations during All-Star Weekend, which he noted had no issues despite occurring at a similar time. He questioned why his event, described as a positive and non-disruptive gathering, was singled out. The city, however, maintained that its regulations are in place to protect the safety and welfare of residents and attendees, and that it took action based on observed violations.
In response to the situation, Brown's organization expressed openness to a constructive resolution with Beverly Hills. The city also indicated its willingness to collaborate with Brown and the Jannard family on future community events. While no proof of violations was ever produced, the incident has
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Originally published on ESPN on 2/20/2026