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SOURCE SPORTS: Fans Petition to Move Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever Game to United Center

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Hundreds of basketball fans have launched a petition on Change.org urging authorities to relocate the upcoming Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever games from Wintrust Arena to the United Center. Amara initiated the petition, which aims to attract a broader audience by leveraging the United Center’s larger capacity.

The games, scheduled for June 23rd and August 30th, currently set to take place at Wintrust Arena, could potentially draw more spectators, including fans and alumni from across the Midwest, if held at the United Center.

The petitioner Amara advocates for providing “larger quantities of less expensive seats,” suggesting that the move would enable both Caitlin Clark fans and Chicago Sky enthusiasts to enjoy an outstanding game experience at the renowned United Center.

The petition underscores the excitement surrounding the upcoming matchups and reflects the enthusiasm of fans eager to witness the games in a larger venue. As the petition gains momentum, how authorities will respond to the request for a venue change remains to be seen.

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Travis Scott Postpones Chicago Show Hours Before Showtime, Blames Travel Delays

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Travis Scott was scheduled to bring his Circus Maximus tour to Chicago last night (December 15), but his show didn’t go on as planned. Countless fans were left disappointed when the Houston native announced that the show had been postponed. To make matters worse, the announcement was made only a few hours before the show was expected to begin. Eager concertgoers were already lined up outside the venue when the news broke.

Travis Scott shared a Tweet recently, revealing that the show was postponed due to travel delays. “I literally spent 24 hrs on a f*cking runway,” he wrote. “Cr*ziest sh*t ever. To my people in Chicago I was so ready to go crazyyyy. Chicago always been one if my favorite places. Togo ham and been waiting for it the whole tour.I will be back the first couple days of January.” Luckily, fans who purchased tickets for last night’s show will have their tickets honored at his next Chicago stop. He’s currently scheduled to take on the Windy City on January 22, during the second leg of his Circus Maximus tour.

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Travis Scott Promises Rescheduled Chicago Shows

This isn’t the first time Chicago hip-hop heads have been left disappointed this month. Travis Scott’s postponement follows Nicki Minaj’s recent Jingle Ball cancellation, which was similarly announced only a day prior to the show. “Hope it doesn’t make you sad,” she told fans on Twitter earlier this month. “I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball.”

She went on to announce that Lil Wayne would be performing in her place. “I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early next year. Details to come,” she added. Nicki’s since announced her tour in support of Pink Friday 2, which is scheduled to stop at Chicago’s United Center in April. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Durk Sued Over Fan Injury During His Concert

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Lil Durk is the latest rapper to face some legal challenges stemming from a particularly rowdy concert. In Durk’s case, he’s being sued by a young fan who was trampled during a recent show. According to All Hip Hop, the lawsuit was filed last month by the boy’s father Marcus Sloss and it also names Live Nation, iHeartRadio, and the venue that hosted the show as defendants. They’re reportedly looking for $50k in damages and legal fees stemming from the medical fees resulting from the incident and the trial itself.

The lawsuit stems from Lil Durk’s performance at 107.5 WGCI Summer Jam at the United Center in Chicago. During the show many in the audience falsely believed that shots had been fired, causing panic. In the rush for fans to leave the venue many, including the boy at the center of the lawsuit, were injured. The chaotic situation resulted in some scary stories for those trying to navigate the panicked crowd. The lawsuit claims that negligence and mishandling of the situation were present by the named parties. Check out video of the resulting panic at the show below.

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Injured Fan Sues Lil Durk And Live Nation

Lil Durk has a new song coming out with one of the breakout stars of 2023, Sexyy Red. The pair have a new remix on the way soon and they’ve been finding funny ways to tease it. They took a series of playful shots back and forth at each other on social media. The teases had fans buzzing over the upcoming track.

Lil Durk also popped up alongside plenty of other celebs at Beyonce’s recent stop in LA on the Renaissance tour. Celebrities absolutely piled on top of each other at the event and Durk ended up running into Jay-Z and Travis Scott while there. What do you think of the fans claim that Lil Durk and company are responsible for their injuries at the show? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Durk Sells Out United Center For A Second Time: Watch

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Lil Durk is easily one of the biggest artists in Chicago right now. Overall, this success is very much deserved. He has been delivering some truly incredible albums over the past few years. Moreover, he continues to increase his profile by being featured on nearly every single big hip-hop album. On top of all of this, he has been giving back to his community in some pretty unique ways. At this point, he is having his moment in the spotlight, and his fans are very excited about where he goes from here.

Over the weekend, Lil Durk hosted two concerts in Chicago at the United Center. Unfortunately, the first night was madness due to a false call about an active shooter. This subsequently led to some merch kiosks being stolen from. Some of these clips went viral on social media, and it was a bad look for an otherwise positive and amazing performance. On Sunday night, Durk had a chance to deliver a more subdued performance, and that is exactly what happened.

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Lil Durk Does It Again

According to DJ Akademiks, Lil Durk was able to sell out the entire United Center for a second night in a row. In a world where a lot of artists are struggling to sell out arenas, this is a huge accomplishment. Of course, this all took place in Durk’s hometown, which just goes to show that his people are rocking with him. Also, given the turbulent nature of Saturday’s performance, it is very cool to see people still showing up on Sunday. It is yet another example of the kind of reach Durk has right now.

Hopefully, Durk is able to pull similar crowds across the country. It would be a great look not just for himself, but hip-hop as a whole. Let us know what you think of Durk and his music, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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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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