Gossip blogger Perez Hilton is suing the man he claims assaulted him after an altercation with the Black Eyed Peas in Toronto on Sunday.

Hilton, whose name is real is Mario Lavandeira, says he got into an argument with Fergie and will. i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at a Toronto nightclub after last weekend’s MuchMusic Video Awards. He claims he was later punched in the face outside the club by Polo Molina, the band’s manager.

According to The Associated Press, Hilton is seeking to protect his rights to free speech and claims Molina attacked him because he made critical comments about the Black Eyed Peas’ new album, The E.N.D.

“No matter how angry Molina and his entourage may have been, no matter how much they disagree with Lavandeira’s opinions, they did not have, nor do they ever have, the right to try and inflict physical harm on him or anyone else….” the suit reads.

Molina was arrested by Canadian authorities and charged with assault on Monday. He is due to appear in court on August 5.

The suit is seeking unspecified damages of more than $25,000.