Marc Lamont Hill speaks out after a video of a past pepper spray attack goes viral, revealing the restorative justice process he chose over prosecution.
📰 What Happened To Marc Lamont Hill?
During a recent episode of the “Joe Budden Podcast,” Dr. Marc Lamont Hill opened up about a disturbing incident where a stalker attempted to pepper spray him at one of his speaking engagements.
Before we got the video, Marc Lamont Hill’s story of being pepper sprayed was so unbelievable that his cohosts of the Joe Budden podcast could not believe it either 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uXapa3viOK
— JuicyJA♋️ (@JANAMiziK) June 11, 2025
And just like that, the internet did what it does best—found the footage and made it go viral.
Now, with the video making rounds across social media, Marc took to his Twitter account to provide clarity and share an update that revealed far more heart and humanity than many expected.
Marc Lamont Hill mentioned on the Joe Budden podcast that he was pepper sprayed once while speaking. Welp JBTV found the files! 😂👀
— After Hours X JBTV (@JBTVSpaces) June 11, 2025
(Notice how he tells them not to call the police proving MLH ain’t just talk )🔥 pic.twitter.com/FH0ID1f0vz
📹 Marc Lamont Hill Reacts To Viral Video
In a thoughtful and transparent post, Marc confirmed that the video was from an incident that took place in January 2024.
According to him, the woman behind the attack believed he was part of a bizarre conspiracy involving the CIA, activist Mumia Abu Jamal, and the President, all tied to traumatic experiences from her childhood.
Instead of pressing charges, Marc chose a restorative path—working directly with her family and community members to find a way forward that prioritized healing over punishment.
Since then, after refusing to press charges, I have worked with her family and community members to enable a restorative process…
I’ve done my best to make sure that she receives social and mental health support to help her heal as best as possible.
See his original post below.
💬 The Internet Reacts
As expected, the clip of the incident stirred up all kinds of reactions online, from shock and concern to respect and admiration for how Marc handled it.
One thing about the internet—it never misses.
But in this case, what could’ve been just another viral spectacle turned into a powerful lesson on grace, empathy, and the power of choosing community care over criminalization.
❤️ A Powerful Reminder
Marc Lamont Hill’s decision to support his attacker’s mental health recovery rather than pursue charges is a rare and commendable act.
It reminds us that sometimes, healing requires more than punishment—it requires understanding, patience, and a willingness to see the humanity in others, even when they harm us.
Wishing healing and wholeness to all involved.
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