Major Controversies Surrounding Tyreek Hill: A Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2026

Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Tyreek Hill.

Tyreek Hill is an American professional football wide receiver renowned for his exceptional speed and playmaking abilities. He played college football at multiple institutions, including Garden City Community College, Oklahoma State, and West Alabama. Hill was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 and played a significant role in their offensive success, including winning Super Bowl LIV. More recently, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins where he continues his NFL career.

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December 11, 2014: Dismissal from Oklahoma State Teams

On December 11, 2014, Oklahoma State dismissed Tyreek Hill from their football and track teams following his arrest and guilty plea for domestic violence.

December 12, 2014: Arrest for Assault on December 12, 2014

On December 12, 2014, Tyreek Hill was arrested in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on complaints of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend, Crystal Espinal, leading to his dismissal from the Oklahoma State football team.

2014: Espinal Domestic Violence Accusations in 2014

In March 2019, Tyreek Hill accused Crystal Espinal of lying about the domestic violence accusations in 2014. This was captured in audio recordings.

March 2019: Investigation for Alleged Battery in March 2019

In March 2019, Tyreek Hill was investigated for alleged battery after his 3-year-old son sustained a broken arm, leading to involvement of child services and a criminal investigation.

April 26, 2019: Suspension from team activities

On April 26, 2019, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach announced that Tyreek Hill was suspended from team activities as a result of the ongoing child abuse investigation.

June 18, 2023: Investigation for Alleged Assault on June 18, 2023

On June 18, 2023, the Miami-Dade Police Department investigated Tyreek Hill for allegedly assaulting a male employee of the Haulover Marine Center, following a verbal disagreement. This matter was later settled, and the NFL did not punish Hill.

December 2023: Paternity Lawsuits Filed in December 2023

In December 2023, separate paternity lawsuits were filed against Tyreek Hill by Brittany Lackner and Kimberly Kaylee Baker, who had both given birth to his children in 2023, leading to legal and personal challenges.

February 2024: Settlement with Brittany Lackner in February 2024

In February 2024, Tyreek Hill reached a confidential settlement with Brittany Lackner and confirmed he was the father of her son, resolving one of the paternity lawsuits filed against him.

February 23, 2024: Civil Lawsuit Filed on February 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, Sophie Hall filed a civil lawsuit against Tyreek Hill, alleging that he had broken her leg during a football lesson at his house the previous June. Hill's lawyer disputed her account.

April 7, 2025: Police Response to Domestic Dispute on April 7, 2025

On April 7, 2025, police responded to a domestic dispute call at Tyreek Hill's home made by Keeta Vaccaro's mother, although no charges were filed, leading to personal challenges.