LOS ANGELES (KNX) — Rapper Drakeo The Ruler was killed at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. concert in Exposition Park on Saturday night.
An official with the Los Angeles Fire Department told the L.A. Times paramedics responded to the stabbing around 8:40 p.m. and one person was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
The Times reported that a source close to the incident said Drakeo The Ruler – whose real name is Darrell Caldwell - was attacked by a group of people.
The rapper was one of several high-profile rappers scheduled to perform at the event.
Several news outlets reported a fight broke out and the rapper got stabbed. He was taken to a hospital where he died, according to TMZ.
There was video on social media of a fight that broke out outside the stadium, CBS LA reported; however, it is unknown if that fight was related to the stabbing incident.
The concert shut down following the fight. According to an Instagram post on the event’s page, the event ended early and attendees were asked to leave.
The Los Angeles Police Department tweeted that an incident occurred and that it’s working with California High Patrol with the investigation.
The California Highway Patrol released the following statement Sunday:
"On Saturday, December 18, 2021, at approximately 8:36 PM, a fight broke out behind the main stage of the Once Upon A Time In LA music festival in Los Angeles. During the altercation, one man was severely injured by a suspect wielding an edged weapon. Officers from the California Highway Patrol, Los Angeles Police Department, and Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene. The victim was transported to a local area hospital. The case is currently under investigation by the CHP. Any witnesses with information about this incident are asked to contact Southern Division Investigative Services Unit at 323-644-9550."
Several people, including journalist Jeff Weiss and rapper Joey Fatts, took to Twitter to remember Caldwell.
Drake, who worked with Caldwell earlier on the song "Talk to Me", also paid tribute to the rapper.
"Nah man this s--- isn't right for real, wtf are we doing," Drake wrote on Instagram "Always picked my spirit up with your energy. RIP Drakeo."
Snoop Dogg, who was set to perform, addressed the incident on his Instagram page.
"I'm saddened by the events that took place last night at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival," he wrote. "My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Drakeo the Ruler."
Caldwell was 28 years old.
City News Service contributed to this article.
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