World News | Report: Stabbing of Rapper Shuts Down LA Music Festival
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. A rapper was reportedly stabbed at a Los Angeles music festival, prompting organisers to end the show early.
Los Angeles, Dec 19 (AP) A rapper was reportedly stabbed at a Los Angeles music festival, prompting organisers to end the show early.
Drakeo the Ruler was assaulted at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert Saturday night, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the attack who requested anonymity.
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The festival was expected to feature several artists, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ice Cube.
The Once Upon a Time in LA Fest confirmed in an Instagram post that the event had been called off early.
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Organisers did not give a reason.
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart told news outlets that a man was taken to a hospital by ambulance in critical condition. Authorities did not identify him.
Los Angeles police said on Twitter that the department is assisting the California Highway Patrol in the investigation. (AP)
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