Violence follows Atlanta Rapper-”Waka Flocka Flames”
Music By Crunkatlanta on March 9, 2010 at 6:59 am
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Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by the Atlanta based rapper Waka Flocka late Friday evening (March 5th) in Gary Indiana. Waka performance was at The World of Skates Skating Rink. During the performance, a fight broke out and security ordered all patrons to exit the venue. While the teens were waiting in the parking lot , a gunman or gunmen opened fire on the teens who were
waiting on rides to go home.
“They’re teenagers that came to a venue and saw a rapper perform and then went home. As far as I’m concerned, my kids have nothing to do with what was going on,” World of Skates manager James Sisson told the Post-Tribune.
The wounded teens were taken to St. Catherine Hospital, Methodist Hospitals and Saint Margaret Mercy in Hammond, Ind, where they were treated for non-life threatening wounds.
Police accused Waka Flocka’s hype man of inciting the crowd by pitting the “East side” against the “West side,” which may have started the fight Police Cmdr. Michael Mallett told the Post-Tribune.
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“The kids have separated themselves into east and west sides,” Mallet said. “They’ve been doing it for many years now, but it’s gotten worse, especially when you have entertainers making references to East Side vs. West Side. The youth in our community have taken it to heart.”
No arrests have been made as of press time.
In closing …
There has been the old saying that I believe that has been faded away. “STOP THE VIOLENCE!”
Why can’t we have a night out ,kids night out or family night out and be safe. Hip Hop has been getting so much negative attention. I believe that in the near future the only way you will see your favorite rapper perform is in a video. Myself , Crunkatlanta is a hip-hop head to my heart. The one thing I hate to see most in the news showing that kids were injured during a concert. Keep it safe.
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Who am I? I'm Eric the street promoter, the internet promoter, the one that's in love with Hip Hop. Born and raised in Detroit, MI. My first inspiration to get involved in the industry was when I found out that nobody heard of any Detroit rappers outside of Detroit. From working with Crunk Energy Drink , Ozone Magazine ( Detroit Rapquest), Murder One Clothing, On Tha Real Magazine & Mafia Magazine . I promote the Indie artist because I support the grind and the hustle of following their passion. Not many people work and have careers in fields that they love. It's a gift that should be shared. - The promotion of Detroit artist continues in Atlanta and Detroit. Help me , join me & support the free downloads of mixtapes... ! This is a ATLANTA/ DETROIT CONNECTION! Crunkatlanta.com Thank you
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Aww… dat man need to chill – all rappers need to to just stick with music . Everybody think that they are harder than the next
(AllHipHop News) A 17-year-old from Gary, Indiana faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a shooting after a Waka Flocka Flames concert at a local skating rink on March 5th.
Devontius Hutcherson, 17, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies for his role in the shooting last Friday.
He was also hit with murder and attempted murder charges for a separate shooting on January 19th in Miller, Indiana.
In that incident, Hutcherson allegedly shot and killed a 22-year-old and wounded the man’s cousin, after the two men refused to give Hutcherson $5 dollars to attend a rap concert.
Hutcherson then stole money and jewelry from both victims.
Police confiscated a rifle Hutcherson allegedly used in the March 5th shooting after the Waka Flocka Flames concert.
Hutcherson is being held without bail while police investigate the latest shooting and prepare to file more charges related to the incident.
(AllHipHop News) A 17-year-old from Gary, Indiana faces multiple charges after being arrested in connection with a shooting after a Waka Flocka Flames concert at a local skating rink on March 5th.
Devontius Hutcherson, 17, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies for his role in the shooting last Friday.
He was also hit with murder and attempted murder charges for a separate shooting on January 19th in Miller, Indiana.
In that incident, Hutcherson allegedly shot and killed a 22-year-old and wounded the man’s cousin, after the two men refused to give Hutcherson $5 dollars to attend a rap concert.
Hutcherson then stole money and jewelry from both victims.
Police confiscated a rifle Hutcherson allegedly used in the March 5th shooting after the Waka Flocka Flames concert.
Hutcherson is being held without bail while police investigate the latest shooting and prepare to file more charges related to the incident.