AceShowbiz - Big Boogie could be held responsible for a portion of a staggering $76 million judgment linked to a fatal shooting at a Dallas concert he never actually attended.

Although Big Boogie was scheduled to headline the event, he had not arrived when gunfire broke out during the 2022 Second Annual Epic Easter Bike Out & Field Party in southern Dallas. The event attracted nearly 2,000 attendees for activities including a trail ride, an Easter egg hunt, and a family-friendly concert.

Tragically, 26-year-old Kealon Gilmore died after being shot in the head near the stage. The shooting erupted following a fight among the crowd, and at least 11 other people sustained gunshot wounds.

The victim's family filed a lawsuit against the event promoters, the venue, and all artists booked for the night. Court documents list Big Boogie under his legal name as one of the defendants. The lawsuit argues that the organizers falsely advertised enhanced security measures such as metal detectors, a bag ban, and heavy security presence, none of which were actually implemented.

Dallas officials confirmed the event operated without a city permit. Additionally, off-duty officers hired for security reportedly left the venue approximately 30 minutes before the shooting began, according to local news outlet WFAA.

The chaos delayed police and medical response, as multiple victims were shot before officers could reach the stage area. Eyewitnesses described the panic as immediate, with the crowd numbering close to 2,000 when the gunfire started.

Big Boogie addressed the incident the following morning, denying any involvement or presence at the time of the shooting. His early statement remains a key point in the ongoing legal battle that has continued into 2026.

Born and raised between Louisiana and Tennessee, Big Boogie established his career in Memphis before signing with Collective Music Group, led by Yo Gotti, in 2020. That year, his single "Mental Healing" gained millions of streams prior to the deal closing. Since then, he has released projects including Underrated and Definition of Big Dude, along with platinum-certified tracks "Pop Out" and "BOP" featuring GloRilla.

Despite the legal issues surrounding the Dallas shooting, Big Boogie continued his music career, releasing his latest album, Pain on Paper 4, through CMG in October 2025.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.