Rapper Drake was scheduled to perform in New York City Tuesday (Jun 15) to support the release of his debut album Thank Me Later, given by Paper Magazine at NYC's Seaport (Pier 17).
The Young Money artist was scheduled to perform during Paper Magazine’s “Sounds Like Paper” concert series at the South Street Seaport in NYC yesterday, along with recording artists Hanson and Ninkasonik.
But due to an overwhelming turnout of fans, NYPD was forced to shut the show down. The show was to start at 6pm but once fans began going crazy (throwing chairs, bottles, etc.) the police had no choice but to cancell the show. There was supposed to be an estimated amount of 10,000 people showing up, instead over 20,000 were present. Paul Browne of the NYPD revealed that two people were arrested on minor charges and six others suffered slight injuries.
Paper Magazine:
Feels that word got out on the street, probably via radio and moved up the number of people estimated to show. Truth is they were not prepared, and now the NYPD is blaming them also.Drake:
“I am humbled by the crowd that showed up in support of my performance and the release of Thank Me Later. I love performing for my fans but unfortunately the show was canceled by the NYPD
due to over crowding, leaving me without the chance to give my fans a real show I’m thankful for the support that the fans have been giving me. I thank you now.”
They've should've known better The words FREE & BLACK PEOPLE just DON'T MIX!
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