Rapper Ice Spice was slapped in the face during an unprovoked attack at a Los Angeles McDonald’s restaurant on Wednesday, sparking a physical altercation captured on security cameras and prompting both criminal and civil legal action against the assailant and potentially the restaurant location.

Attack Unfolds During Lunch

The incident occurred when a woman identified as Vayah approached the table where Ice Spice, whose legal name is Isis Gaston, sat eating with a friend. According to multiple reports, Vayah attempted to start a conversation and asked to join them at their table. When the rapper and her companion showed no interest and gestured for the woman to leave, the situation escalated immediately. Security footage obtained by TMZ shows Vayah striking Ice Spice across the face before the rapper climbed over tables to confront her attacker as other customers intervened.

😳 EXCLUSIVE: Ice Spice was slapped by a fan inside of an L.A. McDonald's. https://t.co/v9zZmQq05w pic.twitter.com/L1lvzOfGsF

— TMZ (@TMZ) April 17, 2026

Legal Action Announced

Bradford Cohen, Ice Spice’s attorney, confirmed the attack has been reported to the Los Angeles Police Department. Cohen issued a statement to Page Six outlining the legal strategy moving forward. The attorney stated they will pursue all available avenues to hold those responsible accountable, including both criminal charges and civil lawsuits. Cohen also indicated they are exploring the possibility of holding the McDonald’s location liable for inadequate security measures that failed to prevent the assault.

Conflicting Accounts Emerge

Vayah later spoke to TMZ and offered a different version of events, claiming Ice Spice behaved in a disrespectful and rude manner during their brief interaction. The woman alleged the rapper called her a derogatory name during the exchange, though this claim has not been independently verified. Ice Spice remained silent on the matter until Friday, when she broke her silence with a post on social media platform X. The rapper reposted the TMZ footage of the confrontation alongside a brief caption reading, “this wouldn’t happen at Wendy’s,” appearing to make light of the situation while indirectly criticizing the fast-food chain where the attack occurred. As of Saturday, law enforcement authorities have not publicly confirmed any arrests in connection with the incident.