Houston, TX — Rising college football star Matthew Golden is making headlines this morning — not for a spectacular catch or game-winning play, but for an incident involving his new Lamborghini Huracán, an allegedly drunken joyride, and a furious group of neighbors who are now taking him to court.
According to multiple eyewitnesses and a formal complaint filed with the local homeowners association, Golden was seen — and heard — “testing” the exhaust system of his brand-new Italian supercar around 2:07am earlier this week in the gated villa community where he resides. The sound, described by one resident as “a thunderclap wrapped in a scream,” reportedly woke up dozens of neighbors and sent a few pets into panic.
“It was like a rocket taking off in my backyard,” said one neighbor, visibly shaken. “My baby woke up crying. The dog hasn’t calmed down since.”
Security camera footage obtained by local news outlets appears to show Golden stumbling slightly as he exits the vehicle, revving the engine loudly several times before speeding briefly around the circular driveway and then cutting the ignition. Several residents allege he had been “visibly intoxicated” at the time.
One particularly damning detail in the lawsuit: Golden allegedly told a neighbor who confronted him,
“Relax, bro, it’s a Lambo. It’s supposed to be loud.”
That remark, paired with the early-morning disturbance, prompted at least five families to come together and file a noise violation and public nuisance lawsuit against the 20-year-old wide receiver. They are also petitioning the community board to consider revoking his parking privileges within the villa gates after dark.
Golden has not commented publicly, but his attorney issued a brief statement this morning:
“Mr. Golden regrets any disturbance caused and is working with his neighbors and the HOA to resolve the situation amicably.”
Still, the incident has ignited debate online. While some fans are brushing it off as a young athlete’s mistake, others have been quick to point out a pattern of reckless behavior among young stars handed sudden wealth and attention.
“I get the car envy,” one fan wrote on X. “But when your fun keeps a neighborhood full of families awake at 2am, it’s not cool. It’s selfish.”
For now, Matthew Golden’s legal team is expected to respond to the lawsuit within the week. But one thing’s clear — the roar of that Lamborghini may have cost him more than just sleep.
This is a developing story.
