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19-year-old trayon christian made headlines saying he was racially profiled after purchasing a belt at barneys in april. both shoppers want damages from the store and the new york police department. >> undercover cops that have regular clothes on stopped me from the left side and asked me i got a call from barneys saying your card is not real. >> reporter: in a prepared statement, mark lee, ceo of barneys new york, said, quote, no customer should have the unacceptable experience stib scribed in recent media reports and we offer our deepest regrets and sincerest apologies. barneys new york has zero tolerance for any form of discrimination. our mission is to ensure all customers receive the highest quality service without exception. the new york police department says it's investigating the incident. jay-z's representatives have not commented but kayla phillips hopes they do. >> when he hears about it or when he gets involved in it he knows it's not right and will make the right choice. >> reporter: and jay-z isn't the only star caught in the middle of a high-end store controversy.