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They F'ed Around And Found Out!

 Discussing the Alabama Riverfront Brawl.


The Alabama Riverfront Brawl – Facts, Footage, and Fallout

On this episode of the Deron Harris Podcast, Deron takes you through the Alabama Riverfront Brawl—an incident that captured national attention and sparked widespread conversation. With the facts of the story laid bare and undisputed, Deron recounts precisely what happened, step by step, as seen in the now-viral video. No speculation, no spin—just the truth as it unfolded on camera.

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Sorry, the video is restricted. Go watch it if you haven't seen the footage. They really F'ed around and found out.

Let's recap:

The Alabama Riverfront Brawl, also widely known as the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl, occurred on August 5, 2023, at the Montgomery riverfront. The incident began when a group of white boaters refused to move their pontoon from a space reserved for a riverboat. When the Black co-captain, Dameion Pickett, attempted to resolve the situation, he was attacked, sparking a large-scale fight that quickly drew in bystanders. The event was widely publicized, with viral footage showing Pickett tossing his hat—a gesture that became a cultural symbol—and a young bystander, Aaren Hamilton-Rudolph, swimming to the dock to assist, earning the nickname “Black Aquaman”.

As of April 2025, there have been no significant new legal or investigative updates reported regarding the original participants in the brawl. The incident remains a touchstone in discussions about race relations and public response to acts of violence and solidarity.

The brawl continues to be referenced in media and public discourse, particularly within Black communities, as a symbol of collective action and resistance. The “hat toss” and the use of folding chairs have become enduring cultural memes, and the event is frequently cited in discussions about racial dynamics in America.

On the first anniversary in August 2024, several media outlets and commentators reflected on the brawl’s impact. TheGrio published an op-ed describing how the event “changed the way Black America would interact with hats, folding chairs and swimming,” and highlighted the ongoing relevance of the incident in conversations about racial justice.

While the Alabama Riverfront Brawl remains a significant cultural and social event, there have been no major new developments or legal actions reported in 2025. The incident continues to resonate as a symbol of community defense and racial solidarity, with its imagery and key figures still discussed in media and public forums.