Albert Williams, who runs the Instagram account @Vegas.Nightlife, said he has seen fights involving performers about once or twice a month. He recorded an incident on the south Strip using Meta glasses and said visitors can agree to a photo price, then face additional demands for tips—sometimes while separated from their companions.

Police reports describe two fights that day. In one, a woman said a performer shoved her to the ground after she was confronted over a $150 charge. In another, a couple from North Carolina told police they were struck after tipping $20. The arrest report said performers demanded between $60 and $180; the husband was hit in the head with a boot and suffered a two-inch cut.

A separate customer told police they were charged $218 after agreeing to pay $60 by card, according to an arrest report. The performer shown in Williams’ video was cited for battery, the report said.

Williams said he believes stronger regulation is needed, while also describing Metro police as having a significant presence in the area. He added that friends told him the situation had become rougher after the video circulated.

Clark County said its notices are intended to help protect visitors from harassment and clarify that they do not have to tip for photos or performances. The reports underscore how unclear prices and pressure over gratuities can turn a tourist interaction into a safety concern.