Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, is recovering in a hospital after a reported suicide attempt on Friday, and newly obtained court documents are shedding light on what allegedly came before it. According to paperwork filed Sept. 3 in Broward County, Florida, Thompson’s attorney claims musician Brian Evans demanded $500,000 to keep a sexually explicit video of Thompson from being released in a public court file. Evans is a former opening act at Thompson’s long-running Luxor residency in Las Vegas.
Evans has denied the allegations, telling outlets that the video was deleted long ago under a prior settlement and that he never threatened to make it public. He also said he is sorry Thompson apparently hurt himself. The legal picture around Evans is complicated: a Broward County judge has declared him a vexatious litigant, citing at least fifteen frivolous cases he has filed since 2025. Thompson’s representative confirmed he is recovering, and his weekend shows at the Luxor were canceled as the dispute continues.
The story sits at an uncomfortable intersection of celebrity, legal warfare, and mental health. Thompson has been a Vegas fixture for years, and the pressure of a private matter being weaponized in public is something no one should have to carry alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available any time.
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