How Haynes Became a Celebrity Bodyguard

From College Grad to Full-Time Security

After finishing college, a man named Haynes made a big life choice: he decided to work in security as his full-time job. He started doing something called "close protection."

• Close protection just means being a bodyguard.
• Your job is to keep a person safe by staying close to them.
• Haynes did this for famous people, also called celebrities.

Some of the celebrities he protected included:

• Kim Kardashian
• Kendall Jenner
• Kanye West
• And more members of their famous family

Who Else Did He Protect?

In 2018, Haynes talked to a website called London Now and shared more about his work.

He said:

• At first, he worked with the Kardashian family—especially Kim, Kris, Kendall, and Kanye.
• He was also one of the bodyguards for Kevin Hart, a famous comedian and actor.
• At the time of the interview, he was the personal protector for:
  • Charlie Puth (a singer)
  • Lewis Hamilton (a race car driver)
• He had recently gone to Dubai with Lewis Hamilton and Nicki Minaj (a famous rapper).

A Difficult Moment: The Paris Robbery

Haynes was actually working for the Kardashian family during one of their hardest moments ever: Kim Kardashian’s 2016 robbery in Paris.

When someone asked him if a job ever left him hurt or injured, he said the Paris robbery was the most notable thing to talk about.

Important Point: Haynes said he was part of the security team during the Paris robbery, but he could not share many details. He explained it was just a series of unfortunate events that led to something bad happening.

Summary

Haynes went from college graduate to full-time celebrity bodyguard. He protected many famous people like the Kardashians, Kevin Hart, Charlie Puth, and Lewis Hamilton. One of the most serious events he was part of was Kim Kardashian’s 2016 robbery in Paris, though he keeps most details private.

FAQ

1. What does "close protection" mean?
It is a simple way to say "being a bodyguard"—you stay near someone to keep them safe.

2. Which celebrities did Haynes protect?
He protected Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kanye West, Kevin Hart, Charlie Puth, Lewis Hamilton, and more.

3. Was Haynes there during Kim Kardashian’s Paris robbery?
Yes, he was part of her security team in Paris in 2016, but he has not shared many details.

4. Why can’t Haynes talk much about the robbery?
He said he cannot go into much detail, likely because of privacy and safety rules in his job.