Sexual assault cases are rarely brought to the public eye based on victim blaming and shaming. Assault can happen anywhere, from work, to college, and even at concert events.

On Friday, Sept. 25th R&B singer August Alsina performed in Baton Rogue, Louisiana. In most concert events, the artist brings a fan on stage and serenades them. During this most recent concert, August Alsina's actions towards his fan were aggressive and looked synonymous to sexual assault.

What happened during the show and on stage is #NoneOfMyBusiness, and there are divided views on what went on because of two reasons: 1. August Alsina is musician/entertainer 2. August Alsina is African American.

These two reasons do not excuse inappropriate caressing like what is displayed in Baton Rogue. Normally, when an artist brings a guest on stage (especially if the artist is a man), they let the fan sexualize themselves, by directing the guest to touch and caress themselves. Even if the artist chooses to do a lap dance, the choice made does not objectify the fan.

I've heard on the radio (Power 105.1 FM the Breakfast Club) that the girl "looked like she enjoyed it." To say a statement like that ignores her moving his hand away from where Alsina was fondling her breasts (which I'm sure she did not go on stage with the intention of getting publicly sexualized).

For domestic violence month, we should be aware of the signs when a person is uncomfortable with sexual actions. The female guest has yet to make any charges against the young, talented artist. However, to chalk the inappropriate behavior to him being a black musician and labeling it a double standard is not okay.