Travis Barker's son Landon breaks silence on the controversial baby oil-themed party he recently attended, dispelling misinformation about his attendance.
- October 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Landon Barker is setting the record straight. On Tuesday, October 15, the musician, 21, shared a video to TikTok to deny rumors that he attended a Sean "P. Diddy" Combs-themed party last week to celebrate his recent birthday.
"I'd like to come on here and apologize and address the fact that people are saying I had this whole themed birthday party," the son of Travis Barker said in the video. "First off, I've not had a birthday party. My birthday party is next week."
Continuing to clear the air, Barker detailed the sequence of events that led up to the misunderstood celebration. He, alongside his family and a friend, had dinner at Nobu to mark his birthday. Afterward, Barker felt inclined to go out with friends, which led his friend to contact a club promoter who invited them to an event, promising them "a table and a bottle - make sure we are all good to go."
Upon arriving at the club, Barker and his group were unaware of the party's baby oil-themed bottle service. This theme was a nod to the seizure of over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant from Diddy's residences during police raids.
"It was a dark environment and all I could really see was another table having flashing bottles being brought out," Barker stated. "The bottles had flashing lights underneath them, so I wasn't able to distinguish what they were. I'm just thinking they're bringing out tequila with the bottle. I have no idea of what's going on at this point."
Barker didn't engage with the bottles once he realized their shape. "I didn't pick up the bottle once and I did not condone," he emphasized. "I just went to a club to celebrate my birthday and ended up in a bad situation."
In efforts to apologize for any misunderstanding, Barker expressed his regret in the video's caption, writing, "My apologies go out to everyone I hurt - this wasn't my idea and I never wanted that to happen."
In a follow-up video on TikTok, Barker tackled another rumor that he had requested his friends wear all-white for the night, reminiscent of Diddy's famous white parties. Displaying a photograph, he clarified, "Formal attire is a white top and black pants for most people. It was like a fancy dinner. People just took their jackets off." The image showed six boys in mostly white and black outfits.
An insider affirmed Barker's account, telling PEOPLE, "The content that has surfaced from Wednesday night at Harriet's Rooftop Lounge is from another individual's birthday." The source added, "He, nor ownership, had any knowledge of the theme of the party, nor was he aware that the servers would be presenting bottles of baby oil that night for someone else. He did not participate in the baby oil service and refused to engage."
The event took another turn when a DJ was caught on video saying, "We're getting really freaky tonight. We're getting Diddy freaky tonight," alluding to notorious "freak offs" at Combs' past parties. Currently, Combs faces serious legal challenges that paint a grim backdrop for the misunderstanding. He has been indicted for alleged sex crimes and remains in custody, awaiting trial in May 2025.
Landon Barker's quick action to clarify his participation highlights the need for transparency in the age of viral rumors. Despite finding himself at the center of a misunderstanding, Barker's forthright explanation and apologies resonate with many young people navigating the same treacherous waters of social media speculation.