Crime & Safety
Rapper XXXTentacion Attacked, Concertgoer Stabbed At Observatory North Park
VIDEO: After being punched, the rapper was whisked offstage as security guards fought with about 10 other people at the San Diego venue.
SAN DIEGO, CA – Rapper XXXTentacion was knocked unconscious and a 19-year-old concertgoer was stabbed during a brawl that broke out during a performance at the Observatory North Park, police said Thursday.
Someone rushed up on stage at the venue on University Avenue near 29th Street and punched XXXTentacion around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, San Diego police Sgt. Jordan Wells said. The rapper was whisked offstage as security guards fought with about 10 other people.
At some point during the melee, the 19-year-old victim was stabbed. He was taken to a hospital and was treated for a non-life-threatening injury, according to the sergeant.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
security and venue set me up, I got sucker punched and knocked out, it is what it is.
— MAKE OUT HILL - XXX (@xxxtentacion) June 8, 2017
The venue was emptied following the fight and police officers were on hand to make sure the crowd dispersed.
No arrests were immediately reported.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The following video may be graphic for some:
Brawl at Xxxtentacion concert after person tackles Xxxtentacion pic.twitter.com/v2Ue05MQha
— Rap Spotlights (@rapspotlights) June 8, 2017
