Billups had an extensive history of violence off the football field. In May 1987, Billups was arrested in Hamilton County, Ohio and charged with felony domestic battery for beating his then-girlfriend, a Cincinnati resident named Tracy Fair, after she ended their relationship. She later dropped the criminal charges, but filed a civil lawsuit against Billups.
Billups had a long history of violence outside of football. In May 1987, Billups was arrested in Hamilton County, Ohio and charged with felony domestic battery for assaulting his then-girlfriend, Tracy Fair, a Cincinnati resident, after their relationship ended. She later dropped the criminal charges but filed a civil lawsuit against Billups.