Rapper Juvenile Leaves American Airlines Flight After Being Moved from First Class

Rapper Juvenile, known for his hit "Back That Azz Up," made headlines on Wednesday when he stormed off an American Airlines flight following a confrontation with flight attendants. The incident unfolded as the airline attempted to downgrade him from first class to coach, prompting the 49-year-old artist to express his frustration live on Instagram. "You ain’t going to put me in no coach. I’m a celebrity," he declared, emphasizing his displeasure with the treatment he received. Juvenile, traveling with his wife, ultimately chose to leave the plane rather than accept the downgrade. He voiced his indignation, stating, "Out of all the people on the plane, y’all done picked a celebrity." Despite his strong reaction, sources indicate that the rapper was not specifically targeted; rather, an automated process led to his seat reassignment due to an unexpected change in the aircraft. Following the incident, Juvenile shared another Instagram clip, highlighting his frequent first-class travel with American Airlines and reiterating his dissatisfaction with the situation. He questioned the airline's decision to move him to coach after he had already settled into his seat, expressing feelings of being disrespected. American Airlines later issued a statement explaining that the issue arose from an "unplanned change in aircraft," which resulted in fewer first-class seats. The airline expressed regret for not notifying Juvenile before boarding but did not disclose how the matter was ultimately resolved or if he received any compensation.