Even if you have metal detectors, even if you pat them down, you let those people come in there. And your security is supposed to be in place,” Corniel said. “They let all these people in, and you’re not supposed to have all these people backstage. CHP investigators said the murder involved “a suspect wielding an edged weapon,” although further details were not available. Our thoughts go out to his loved ones and fans and we’re doing everything we can to assist authorities in their investigation.” Reps deferred all other questions to law enforcement.Ĭalifornia Highway Patrol has jurisdiction in the venue it asks any witnesses with information about the incident are asked to call (323) 259-3200.Ī source told Rolling Stone that visitors to the backstage area were supposed to pass through a metal detector and a screening area patrolled by dogs trained to detect gun powder and other explosives. In a statement, Live Nation said “We are extremely saddened by the passing of Drakeo the Ruler. I will not rest until justice is served.” And I do believe that justice will be served. “They said it’s a homicide, so I wasn’t able to hug him or kiss him or anything like that. “I saw him when I went to the hospital,” she said. He was like, ‘Did they stab you?’ It was like, there were so many of them.”Īlong with several unofficial reports, Corniel said Drakeo had been stabbed in the neck. “He was trying to fight, but when he turned around, he could see his brother with blood gushing out of him. Drakeo, whose real name is Darrell Wayne Caldwell, was stabbed at around 8:30pm Saturday at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival. “Everything just happened so quickly, they started trying to jump them.” One unnamed witness told the Los Angeles Times that Drakeo was attacked by a large group of people video footage taken at the time of the incident merely shows a large number of people running around.Ĭorniel said that Devonte tried to help his brother, but was too late. CALIFORNIA 28-year-old West Coast rapper Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed in the neck following an altercation at a Los Angeles music festival where he was scheduled to perform, according to videos and reports. (x 2) They wonder why they call me Drakeo Was told to carry life sentence, don't talk about what my name, ho And keep my name up out your mouth, the coroner said it's a case closed We pull up back-to-back foreigns, moppin' out with a Draco They wonder why they call me Drakeo Drakeo Drakeo Drakeo Drakeo I'm mudwalkin' in Neiman's spending this Play-Doh A hunned-thousand worth GLE I'm so thankful Don't get it fucked up I'm still Mr.“They said there were, like, 40 to 60 people,” she said, who “swamped” her sons’ group.

Big Banc Uchie but can't get a case The only thing they can get f'real from me is a chase Playing hide-and-go-seek and feel me till I find the safe Now it's green Leprechauns just jumpin' all in my face And the mama and Betty Crocker fightin' now I be gettin' cake And for my money y'all need a for Diddy sake Kickin' doors in a bitch nigga house, fuck your real estate Clear as day, I'm sure niggas know, shit, I be gettin' cake Don't ask where the GLE parked, just know it's in the last - Clear as day, I'm sure niggas know, shit, I be gettin' cake Don't ask where the GLE parked, A rep for Drakeo the Ruler confirmed to SPIN the news. Keep my name out yo mouth I don't know you niggas Why they call you Drakeo? Man, pull that 'K' out We turn gangsta rappers to Pastor Mase round Say now, say now Still doin' them thangs up on them PayPals Them my peoples though Slid through bandacamp and mudwalked through Neiman's floor If you ain't got no bucks for the Rolie then you can hit the door I'll throw 20 bands right now, who really need the dough? You rap niggas pitiful, I know you in to snitch They wanna nail Mr. Drakeo the Ruler, the influential and prolific Los Angeles rapper who is known for his deadpan flow and dark humor, has died at the age of 28.

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