Los Angeles, April 15 (IANS): Singer Justin Bieber was reportedly put in a chokehold and thrown out of Coachella when he tried to gain admission to watch rapper Drake's performance at the music festival.

The 21-year-old singer was put in a chokehold by security after he tried to enter the Californian music festival during Drake's performance on Sunday, but was stopped from entering through the artistes' entrance because the area was full, reports tmz.com.

Bieber showed his wristband, which should have granted access, but guards wouldn't let him in, even after he explained he was a personal guest of Drake and he would be "bombarded" by fans if he stood in the public area.

When one staff member tried to let Bieber and his entourage in, a security guard reportedly came up from behind and put him in a chokehold before he was ordered to leave the festival.

However, sources close to the "Baby" hitmaker insist Bieber left the site voluntarily and is now considering taking legal action against the security staff.

Despite the abrupt ending to his weekend, Bieber had seemed to be having a good time at the festival on Saturday, where he was seen partying with friends including Chris Brown, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid.