Particle.news

Download on the App Store

LAPD Probes Livestreamed Assault on 'Syko Stu' at KnokX as Kick Bans Raja Jackson

Detectives review livestream footage after a planned spot turned into a real assault.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith is conscious and talking but faces a difficult recovery with multiple facial fractures, tooth loss and other head injuries, his family said.
  • LAPD took a report from an attempted‑murder call and is investigating the case as felony battery with no arrests reported as of Aug. 26.
  • Kick confirmed Raja Jackson’s account was banned for violating violence policies, and KnokX condemned the incident and barred him from future events.
  • A GoFundMe for Smith’s medical costs surpassed $120,000, with high‑profile donations including $10,000 from MrBeast and contributions from wrestlers such as Chris Jericho.
  • Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said he does not condone his son’s actions, cited a recent concussion, reported receiving death threats, and expressed a wish to seek Smith’s forgiveness.