Watch: Egyptian music icon Amr Diab slaps fan at wedding party; family vows legal action

He’d better have shot him to death rather than slap him on the face, victim’s father says

Last updated: June 10, 2024 | 15:16

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The incident, captured in a video, has since gone viral.

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Dubai: Egyptian music icon Amr Diab has sparked outrage after a video documented him slapping a fan who tried to take a selfie with him during a wedding party.

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“He’d better have shot him to death rather than slap him on the face,” stated the victim’s father to local media, emphasizing the family’s determination to seek justice through legal channels.

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The incident has led to significant backlash against Diab on social media, with many users condemning his actions as unbecoming of his stature and previous public persona.