LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rapper was reportedly stabbed at a Los
Angeles music festival, prompting organizers 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. 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. Organizers 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.
