In a heated response to recent allegations, Tia Coats, attorney for Kevin Gates’ publicist Alvina Alston, has vehemently denied claims made by Shila Hassanoff. Hassanoff accused Alston of threatening her in an Instagram post over the weekend, a claim that Coats insists is both false and defamatory.

Coats clarified that any comments made by Alston during a brief phone conversation were not threats, but rather a reaction to persistent harassment from Hassanoff, who had been bombarding Alston with calls and messages, attempting to involve her in a personal dispute involving Gates. The conversation, according to Coats, was emotionally charged and conducted without Alston’s knowledge that it was being recorded, which she noted is illegal under state law.

Adding to the controversy, Coats revealed that shortly after the call, Alston received a threatening text from an anonymous number, stating, “I will ruin your [expletive] career you better tread lightly.” An investigation into the message has begun, with Alston’s legal team issuing a preservation notice to the messaging app used, aiming to uncover the sender’s identity.

Coats also addressed Hassanoff’s bizarre claims regarding Alston’s supposed eagerness to live with Gates, calling them “100% false” and designed to tarnish Alston’s reputation. In light of these events, a cease and desist letter has been sent to Hassanoff, with legal action already in motion.

Alvina Alston, a respected publicist with over two decades of experience, has no intention of being intimidated or defamed. As the situation unfolds, it highlights the complexities of personal relationships intertwined with public figures and the legal implications that can arise from social media disputes.