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Lil Durk Addresses Active Shooter And Merch Theft At Chicago Concert

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Earlier today (August 13), it was reported that a Lil Durk concert at United Center in Chicago ended early due to reports of an active shooter. Videos emerged of crowds evacuating the venue, as did videos of attendees looting unattended merch stands. There was already some skepticism about the claims, with police scanner accounts claiming that arena security had already confirmed that no shots had been fired.

The situation has since been clarified. Police are now investigating as to who was responsible for the false reports of an active shooter, which caused mass panic and the premature end of the concert. No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made. While some attendees still claim to have heard shots, no evidence to corroborate that has been found. Furthermore, Lil Durk himself has now addressed the events that went down.

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Lil Durk Speaks On Chicago Concert

Taking to Instagram, Lil Durk addressed the various claims coming out of the Chicago concert. “Don’t believe the hype. We bigger then [sic] big. Thank you Chicago 🐐, till next time. And who all stole the merchandise – tag me so I can repost y’all crazy ass ❤️‍🩹.” While Durk mentioned the merchandise theft, his response did not mention the allegations of an active shooter. While “don’t believe the hype” could refer to those stories coming out of the concert, it’s more likely that line is simply a lead-in for “we bigger than big.”

However, Durk’s call for the fans who took merchandise to make themselves known has led to several fans making an interesting connection. Durk has been linked to the murder of FBG Duck through an FBI informant. Documents relating to the case were published on Instagram over the weekend, with Durk and his brother both being mentioned by a confidential informant. Several fans have taken this to mean that Durk is actively working with law enforcement. There are a lot of developing stories surrounding Lil Durk. Make sure you stay up to date with all of them here at HotNewHipHop.

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Police Investigate Alleged Active Shooter At Lil Durk Concert

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Police in Chicago have opened an investigation into reports of an active shooter at the United Center, where Lil Durk was supposed to perform. Details about the incident are scarce but reportedly, law enforcement responded to multiple calls about a gunman at the venue. Videos posted to social media showed fans fleeing the scene. According to the sources available at the time of writing, the gunman opened fire while Durk’s concert was in progress, causing the show to be stopped. At this time, the fate of the suspect and the number of injuries has not been reported.

As mentioned, very little information about this incident is currently available. The only sources are videos reposted by the likes of No Jumper. Additionally, there are reports that the active shooter designation was false. According to one police scanner tracker account on X/Twitter, United Center security relayed “no shots fired” to the police after the initial “shots fired” dispatch call. Meanwhile, a dispatch from on-scene SWAT officers reports numerous instances of fans brawling with one another. This begs the question – was this an active shooter situation, or a rowdy crowd that got out of control? At this time, we just don’t know.

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Fans Reportedly Looting During Active Shooter Panic

However, any facet of the situation comes from additional videos posted online. These videos seemingly show fans looting merch and concession stands in the midst of the active shooter evacuation. These videos, also shared by the likes of No Jumper, have been met with widespread dismay. Many people have taken to social to slam the individuals involved for taking advantage of such a horrific situation for material gain. The footage has also led to several more racist reactions. A number of people online have called for “no more rap concerts at United Center.”

To reiterate, very little information about the situation is available right now. This is a developing story that will likely become clearer throughout the day. At the time of writing, the Chicago Police Department is yet to make a formal statement about the incident. However, any updates on the incident will be found here at HotNewHipHop.

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