Griner, who had spent nine months imprisoned in Russia on possession charges before her release, was slated to speak at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in National Harbor, Maryland. However, on Monday morning, she abruptly withdrew from the event after discovering what she perceived as a threatening message duct-taped to her hotel room wall.

Atlanta Dream star Brittney Griner received a disturbing and threatening message while she was staying at a hotel.

WNBA star Brittney Griner canceled a scheduled appearance this week at a Maryland cannabis convention after a "threatening" note was discovered in her hotel room, event organizers say.

Griner, slated to speak at the Women Grow event on Feb. 17, left after discovering a threatening message taped inside her hotel room.

Organizers of the event say a piece of duct tape with a message was perceived to be a threat. Police question if Brittney Griner was targeted.

The WNBA star found a piece of duct tape with the words “Gay Baby Jail” inside her room at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland, organizers said

Star, was a no-show for a speaking engagement she was booked for just outside of Washington, DC. The star canceled her appearance at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in Maryland over security concerns.