In June 2009 , Hilton alleged in a video blog that he was assaulted by The Black Eyed Peas ' operation manager , Polo Molina , following the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards after party , where the group 's lead vocalist , will.i.am , was DJing ; Hilton reported that he was " clocked " in the eye by Molina . Will.i.am also released a video statement in which he claimed he had approached Hilton regarding derogatory comments made by the blogger concerning bandmate Fergie and the group 's latest release '' The E.N.D. '' . During the incident , Hilton called will.i.am a " faggot " ( Hilton later admitted in an interview with '' The Advocate '' that he originally considered using the word " nigger " instead ) in order to get a reaction out of him , and it was at this point that Molina allegedly attacked Hilton . Will.i.am claimed the attacking party was a fan , although Molina was detained and appeared in Toronto Courthouse concerning the incident . Hilton later filed a lawsuit against Molina , seeking an unspecified amount over $ 25,000 to cover medical costs and as compensation for the " humiliation , mental anguish , and emotional and physical distress " that Hilton suffered as a result of the attack
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
2009 MuchMusic Video Awards
Perez Hilton