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Jazmine Sullivan Set Canceled At Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival After Stampedes

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Many in Los Angeles were excited to see Jazmine Sullivan and other performers like Wale and Too $hort for the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival hosted by Amazon Music Live. However, when it came to the R&B star’s set in particular, something happened that made them cancel it. It’s unclear what it was at the moment, as this is a developing story. Still, testimonies on social media indicate that multiple crowd stampedes caused disruption at the festival and prompted either Jazmine, her team, or organizers to call things off. Some were unaware of what happened while attending, while others said that a shooting went down.

In addition, many who were watching the performances via livestream expressed confusion online, as Amazon Music apparently simply said that the event was over. Of course, given the early nature of this news and reports, take these with a grain of salt as more information emerges. Regardless, fan testimonies are particularly scary to hear, as it seemed like a potentially dangerous development in what was otherwise a beautiful and joyous celebration. Fans of the acclaimed singer who weren’t present gave their complaints, but the focus quickly shifted to people on the ground.

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Jazmine Sullivan’s Message To Fans After Show Cancellation

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In fact, Jazmine Sullivan herself came through with a message for fans on her Instagram Story. “I hope everyone made it home to their loved ones tonight!” the 36-year-old Heaux Tales star wrote. “I’m so disappointed we couldn’t come together and celebrate Juneteenth! If you’re still at the park please leave. The show is cancelled,” she concluded with a crying emoji. While she didn’t hint at the reason behind the cancellation, the fact she expressed hope that everyone got home safe confirms what fans are saying online.

On that note, some fans gave testimonies of there being a shooting that caused these stampedes, while other news outlets don’t mention it. In fact, others online are calling it misinformation and stating that there was poor crowd control and two shoving incidents. No matter what happened, hopefully everyone made it home safe. For more updates and the latest news concerning this story, come back to HNHH.

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Sister Of Stampede Victim At GloRilla Show Plans To Sue

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The sister of one of the victims of the stampede at a GloRilla concert in New York, last month, intends to sue, according to Billboard. Ronisha Huston’s attorneys detailed their case to the outlet, claiming that their client suffered “emotional distress and needs access to video footage, emergency plans, and other key information.”

The court filing from Tuesday notes that Huston is the sister of Rhondesia Belton. Belton is one of three people who died at the show. “Petitioner Ronisha Huston and her now-deceased sister, Rhondesia Belton, got caught up in the crowd surge,” Huston’s team shared. “Huston witnessed her sister getting crushed in the stampede.” They filed the document in court as a “petition for pre-action discovery.” The legal team says they were retained to “pursue claims for personal injuries and infliction of emotion[al] distress” and that Huston has a “meritorious” case.

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 28: GloRilla performs onstage at Center Stage on January 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Terence Rushin/Getty Images)

Huston and her team are looking to obtain a series of information from Main Street Armory. This includes “the security firms involved, video footage of the entire concert, fire exit and emergency plans, floor plans, regulatory permits, and communications with private entities involved with the concert.”

The stampede occurred at the conclusion of GloRilla’s show after the crowd heard what they believed to be gunshots. Belton and Brandy Miller died from injuries they sustained that same night. Additionally, a third woman, Aisha Stephens, died a few days later. GloRilla released a statement on Twitter following the announcement of the deaths. GloRilla began by calling the deaths “tragic.” From there, she further wrote: “My fans mean the world to me praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected.” The case comes less than two years after the deadly crowd surge during a Travis Scott concert. That incident later resulted in hundreds of similar lawsuits, although there were far more than victims at Astroworld. Check out GloRilla’s statement on the tragic incident on Twitter below.

GloRilla’s Statement On The Stampede

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GloRilla & Finesse2Tymes Concert Sees Third Stampede Death: Report

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As a newcomer in the mainstream, this is supposed to be a carefree season for GloRilla. The Memphis hitmaker moved from a social media personality to a viral star to a certified rapper signed with Yo Gotti’s CMG. Her “F.N.F.” single took over social media, and as GloRilla has been traveling the world and amassing new fans, she’s been hit with a tragic setback. She was performing at a concert in Rochester, New York, with Finesse2Tymes when audience members believed they heard gunshots. Soon, people were pushing toward the exits.

The surge caused a stampede as the crowd ran for cover. It was just as the show was ending around 11:00 p.m.; however, an investigation uncovered that there weren’t any shots fired. Rhondesia Belton, 33, and Brandy Miller, 35, sadly died as a result of the incident. Forbes reports a third woman, 35-year-old Aisha Stephens, has also succumbed to her injuries.

The Venue Has Shut Down Following GloRilla & Finesse2Tymes’s Show

The Rochester Main Street Armory has also been under scrutiny after people reportedly called the venue a “death trap.” The Huffington Post reported that the City of Rochester refused to renew the Armory’s entertainment license. An investigation into its regulations is also ongoing, as well as if there will be criminal charges in the future. Additionally, authorities are inspecting the building for any code violations.

This event has caused Travis Scott’s scandal to be reintroduced. The Astroworld tragedy continues to be tied up in litigation, but it isn’t forgotten. A crowd surge involving thousands of fans caused ten people to lose their lives while several more were injured. Scott was blamed for the incident but denied culpability. Lawsuits have emerged from victims’ families, and the ordeal has caused artists to be more accountable for how they navigate fans in distress.

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Seventeen years old local high School friends who attended the Travis Scott concert, Isaac Hernandez and Matthias Coronel watch Jesus Martinez sign a remembrance board at a makeshift memorial on November 7, 2021 at the NRG Park grounds where eight people died in a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. – Authorities in Texas opened a criminal investigation Saturday into a tragedy in which the crowd at a huge Travis Scott rap concert surged toward the stage in a crush that killed eight people and sent dozens to the hospital.
Around 50,000 people were in the audience at Houston’s NRG Park Friday night when the crowd started pushing toward the stage as Scott was performing, triggering chaotic scenes. (Photo by Thomas Shea / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SHEA/AFP via Getty Images)

GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes have spoken about the deaths in Rochester. They are both devastated by the news and can’t believe this has unfolded. “I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show,” GloRilla tweeted. “My fans mean the world to me 😢praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected 🙏🏽.”

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Finesse2Tymes Breaks Silence On GloRilla Concert Stampede

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Finesse2Tymes and GloRilla’s performance in Rochester, NY this weekend was anything but smooth. Authorities confirmed two deaths during the concert following a stampede that took place in the venue. Police initially believed someone fired gunshots in the venue. They explained panic ensued among audience members afterward who tried to rush for the exit. Authorities confirmed three injured people who the ambulance took to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, two women died from their injuries in the hospital a short while later.

GloRilla immediately issued her condolences following news broke that a woman died during the stampede. “I’m just now hearing about what happened wtf,” she wrote. “Praying everybody is okay.” Then, police confirmed a second death to which GloRilla issued another statement. “I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me 😢praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected,” she wrote on Twitter. However, Finesse2Tymes had yet to share any statement regarding the fatalities.

Finesse2Tymes Sends Condolences

Finesse2Tymes kept rather quiet over the past few days but he shared a brief statement on Instagram recently. “Shyt crazy, wunt even there, folks want me to lose so bad. Why?” he wrote on his Instagram page. However, these comments ultimately infuriated fans since he didn’t even acknowledge the fans who died during the concert. Still, Finesse2Tymes explained to TMZ that he frequently faces accusations of creating chaos at his concerts, such as the shooting of a cannabis shop in Tennessee.

“Sometimes when you winning and you done won so fast — like right now, I’m like a created player in an NBA game or something, so I’m frowned upon,” he said. “But as far as the situation in New York, condolences to the family and the people who was injured. That’s what I wanted to say.” He explained that “it wasn’t nothing violent going on” that led to the deaths of two women. “I think it was a situation where someone fell, and people started running, things got out of control and innocent people got hurt,” he added. Check out Finesse2Tymes response above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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GloRilla Reacts To Second Death Following Concert Stampede

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GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes concert in Rochester, NY ended following reports of a gunshot. According to reports, a stampede broke out at Main Street Armory during the concert. Panic ensued and people rushed to exit the concert, leading to a deadly stampede. Police reported a 33-year-old woman identified as Rhondesia Belton dead after the incident, in addition to nearly 10 others who suffered injuries. Two of those individuals were in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. “Tragedy of epic proportions,” Rochester mayor Malik D Evans said. “When you go to a concert, you do not expect to be trampled. Your loved ones expect you to be able to come home.”

Unfortunately, authorities confirmed a second death from the stampede. Police said a 35-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries on Monday, shortly after confirming the death of the 33-year-old woman. The city hasn’t revealed her identity to the public, though GloRilla sent her condolences on Twitter shortly after. “I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me 😢praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected,” she tweeted.

Police Share Details From GloRilla Concert

Following the stampede, police explained that they received reports of gunshots and pepper spray in the venue. “We are hearing many reports of potential causes, including crowd size, shots fired, pepper spray and more,” they said in a statement. However, they later confirmed that none of the injuries were consistent of gunshot wounds. “Preliminary reports from people at the scene indicate that these injuries were caused from being trampled. We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or anyone being shot or stabbed,” police said.

After learning of the death of one of her fans, GloRilla said that she was unaware of any deaths or injuries until she left the venue. “I’m just now hearing about what happened wtf 😢😢😢praying everybody is ok,” she tweeted. So far, Finesse2Tymes hasn’t shared any statements regarding the incident. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the stampede at Finesse2Tymes and GloRilla’s concert in Rochester, NY. Check out Glo’s response above. 

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Second Woman Dies Following Stampede At GloRilla/Finesse2Tymes Concert

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According to a report from the Associated Press, a second woman has died from her injuries following a deadly stampede at the GloRilla/Finesse2Tymes concert in Rochchester, New York this past Sunday.

The melee began at the Main Street Armory shortly following the performances of GloRilla and Finesse2Tymes after it was falsely reported that one of the attendees of the concert had a gun, which led concert goers to made a mad dash for the exit.

“We do not have any evidence of gunshots being fired or of anyone being shot or stabbed at the scene,” Police Chief David M. Smith said during a press conference on Monday. 

Three people were rushed to the hospital in critical condition, including 33-year-old Rhondesia Belton, a Buffalo Traffic Violations Agency employee, who died at a local hospital. On Monday(March 6), a second woman, 35 years old, died from her injuries. One woman remains in critical condition while seven other people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

“I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected. praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected.”

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GloRilla Breaks Silence On Deadly Concert Stampede

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A deadly stampede broke out this weekend during a GloRilla concert with Finesse2Tymes in upstate New York, leaving one person dead and two others in critical condition. The “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” rapper and the Bread Gang signee performed at Main Street Armory in Rochester, NY this weekend when reported shots were fired. According to Democrat And Chronicles, the venue panicked, leading to a stampede of people trying to find their way out. Police said that 9 people in total were injured in the 5,000-capacity venue.

Police said they responded to the event at 11:05 p.m. following the reports of gunshots inside the venue. After searching the venue and discovering numerous people with injuries, they doubted whether shots were fired. They said none of the injuries had any consistencies with gunshot wounds.  “At this time, there is no evidence to support a shooting having occurred inside the event,” Lt. Nicholas Adams said. “The injuries appear to be as a result of a large crowd pushing towards the exits following accounts of individuals hearing what they believed to be gunshots.”

GloRilla Issues Statement

After police reported to the scene, three people were taken to the Strong Memorial Hospital by ambulance. One 33-year-old woman died while the other two remain in critical condition. The other six individuals were transported to the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “All I know, it was a lot of running. A lot of people got hurt. I see people on the ground, like hurt badly,” an attendee said. “It was deathly packed. So I knew I had to get up out of there.”

GloRilla took to Twitter afterward to send her condolences and revealed that she wasn’t aware of the incident until the show was over. “I’m just now hearing about what happened wtf,” she wrote. “praying everybody is ok.” At this point, Finesse2Tymes hasn’t issued a statement regarding the incident. However, the stampede comes over a year after the Astroworld Festival tragedy in November 2021. that left 10 concertgoers dead and hundreds of others injured. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates regarding the stampede at Rochester’s Main Street Armory.

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Several Injured After Shooting Scare Sparks Stampede At Barclays Center

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A startling noise inside the Barclays Center sent people scrambling to escape what they feared was an active shooter early Sunday morning.

The chaos erupted around 1 a.m. after the boxing match between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. Videos posted on social media show terrified people scrambling and looking for cover.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka was at the Barclays, and tweeted that she was “petrified” as people yelled that there was an active shooter.

Rolando Romero went down in round 6 with a power knockout from Gervonta Davis’ left hand.

At least 15 people suffered minor injuries in the panic. Police determined that no shots were fired inside or outside the venue.

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