Madison Square Garden'S Alleged Celebrity Dossier Sparks Controversy

Madison Square Garden Denies Allegations

New York's iconic venue, Madison Square Garden (MSG), finds itself embroiled in controversy following claims that it kept a secret dossier detailing the sexual orientations of various celebrities. The venue has firmly denied these allegations, which surfaced in a recent investigation by Wired.

The VIP Database Revelation

According to Wired, the contentious information was allegedly housed within a "VIP database" maintained by MSG's security team. This extensive database reportedly included over 39,539 names spanning industries like business, technology, politics, media, and sports. While most entries reportedly lacked significant details, some individuals were tagged under categories such as "Do Not Host" and varying levels of "risk" – from low to high.

Celebrity Risk Ratings

The report claims that celebrities like Lily Allen, Anna Wintour, and Morgan Wallen were marked as "medium risk," while others, including Freddie Gibbs, Lil Jon, DaBaby, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, were classified as "high risk." Freddie Gibbs humorously reacted to his "high risk" label via X, pondering, “D’Fuck I got to do with this?”

LGBTQIA+ Concerns

A particularly sensitive aspect of the report is the claim that 93 entries were categorized as "LGBTQIA," naming stars like Ricky Martin, Phoebe Bridgers, and Emily Green of Geese. The rationale behind noting visitors' sexual orientations remains unclear, but digital rights activist Evan Greer highlighted a "pattern" in MSG's treatment of LGBTQIA+ individuals, citing a separate investigation involving facial recognition of a transgender woman.

MSG's Firm Rebuttal

In response to the allegations, MSG has dismissed Wired's reporting as "inaccurate and false" and indicated that they are exploring legal options. The venue's spokesperson emphasized their commitment to privacy and security, challenging the validity of Wired's claims.