The father of a young fan attacked by alleged members of Nardo Wick's entourage has slammed the rapper for refusing to identify the suspects as he revealed his family plans to file a lawsuit.
George Obregon Jr, 20, remains hospitalized in critical condition - with a severe concussion and brain bleeding - after he was brutally assaulted by the 21-year-old rapper's companions in Tampa, Florida, according to his family.
Speaking in Spanish, Cuba native George Obregon Sr said that Wick knows who his son's attackers were because they were in his group, but has declined to collaborate with authorities.
'Wick has not spoken to us. What he should do is collaborate with police because those men were with him, they came out of the place together,' Obregon Sr told DailyMail.com on Wednesday. 'We don't know the suspect's name because the rapper has not identified them. [Wick] is not talking. He does not want to cooperate.'
The heartbroken father added that George has shown signs of improvement, but remains in critical condition and is having memory issues. Obregon Sr said he could not provide too many details because the family has begun legal proceedings against the rapper.
George Obregon Sr told DailyMail.com rapper Nardo Wick has refused to identify the two men who attacked his son George Jr in Tampa on Monday
Wick took to Instagram stories to respond to the allegations, claiming he had nothing to do with the assault of the fan, and that he has offered help Obregon's family
After a second man punches Obregon, he falls to the ground and hits his head on the pavement
'We don't know if George is going to be okay... there can be long term effects. We're very scared, you don't know what can happen with a blow to the head,' Obregon Sr said.
Obregon Sr also stated his entire family has been left in shock and despair, and he has not been able to watch the full video of the assault, which has gone viral.
'We have an ache in our heart and feel a sense of helplessness that nobody can image until you go through it yourself. I cant even finish watching the video, I want to watch it frame by frame to see what happened but my body just can't.... it's such a great abuse, I just can't comprehend it
George Jr's family had described Wick as the young man's favorite artist, and Obregon Sr told DailyMail.com he even has posters of the rapper all over his room.
'My son is an authentic guy who is beloved by people... he has a million friends... he is a dreamer, and he loved this rapper - he has his pictures in his room, imagine how we feel! The photo is still in his room and I just want to rip it,' Obregon Sr said.
Footage of the attack shows George Jr walk towards the rapper and his crew before he is sucker punched by one of the men, causing him to hit a brick wall.
As the fan appears too shocked or hurt to move, another member of Wick's entourage punches him again several times - as Wick tells the man to 'chill'.
The father also stated his entire family has been left in shock and despair, and he has not been able to watch the full video of the assault
Police released the above image of suspect one - the man first seen sucker punching the fan
A second man then begins punching Obregon, slamming his head against a brick wall, the other man then joins in the attack
George Jr then falls to the ground and hits his head on the pavement as Wick is seen pulling the attacker off of him.
Tampa police have released images of the two suspects as they asked the public for help locating them.
Wick took to Instagram stories to respond to the allegations, claiming he had nothing to do with the assault of the fan, and that he has offered help to his family.
'I don't stand with the situation that happened, I was fully unaware of the situation that was about to take place. As soon as it happened I tried to deescalate the situation, and after the situation I got in contact with his mama, I told her I'd do anything to make it up to him as a fan' Wick said.
The rapper stated he is not trying to stop the family from suing, but genuinely concerned about him and his family.
'I ain't condone that. That wasn't gangster, that wasn't cool. I love all my fans, I welcome them with open arms. After the situation happened I was mad as hell. I contacted his family before anything was posted, I reached out to his mom to make it up to him as a fan. Nothing like that is ever gonna happen again, I'll make sure of that.
The young man's furious family have taken to social media to demand justice for Obregon.
The young man's furious family have taken to social media to demand justice for Obregon
George Jr is still critical and has shown signs of memory issues
'At no point was my son aggressive at no f***in' point did she show any sign of harm!!! My son wanted a stupid f***in' picture with his favorite artist!!!!And This is what he gets!!!!!!! I am sick to my stomach to think about how this could have turned out!!!!' Obregon's mother Michelle wrote on Facebook.
She added: 'As a mother I am begging you to help get justice for George Obregon Jr. Anyone who knows my son knows he is the sweetest and gentlest kid ever. No drugs, alcohol, gang, nothing! I am dying here and my f***in' heart is hurting so bad I am sick to my stomach. I can’t stay quiet.'
Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call Tampa Police at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, Inc. at 800-873-TIPS (8477) or via TIP411.
Wick, from Jacksonville, has over two million followers on Instagram and is known for his 2021 song Who Want Smoke?
He has worked with rappers such as 21 Savage, Future and Lil Baby.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Wick's manager for comment on Obregon Sr's claims.