Chris Brown Injured in Bar Attack, Drake's Rep Denies His Involvement

By: Denise Young/ People Magazine
The vibe inside New York City's W.i.P. nightclub on Wednesday night was definitely heated.

According to online reports, Drake was involved in a brawl with Rihanna's ex Chris Brown Wednesday night at the club. And Brown even Tweeted a photo of his gashed chin, which he later took down.

Drake's rep denies his involvement in the alleged incident, telling PEOPLE in a statement: "Drake did not participate in any wrongdoing of any kind last night at W.i.P. He was on his way out of the club when the altercation began. He did not engage in any activity which resulted in injury to a person or damage to property."

And Brown's rep tells PEOPLE that the R&B star, girlfriend Karrueche Tran and friends "were victims of a brutal attack last night at W.i.P. They sustained several injuries. Chris and his party are cooperating with New York authorities who are pursuing this incident further."

Meanwhile, a source at the club tells PEOPLE that "words were exchanged."

According to the NYPD, five unidentified people were injured in the scuffle, but were treated only for cuts and nothing more serious.

W.i.P. Club in New York

• With reporting by Denise Young