T.I. puts a tag on someone's head...video included...

[quickdodge®]

LINK!!! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrM-2VJqnM8)

T.I. puts 50k on fan's head. Why would anyone pay money for concert tickets and then throw something at the headliner? That's exactly what took place during a T.I. performance at Bentley College's Spring Day 2007. The self-proclaimed "king of the south" was hit with balled up paper as he performed his smash hit, "What You Know." Furious, Tip stopped the music and blindly began threatening the heckler.

"Hey, my nigga I will come up there. Don't play with me, patna. Don't motherfuckin' play with me, homie," T.I. warned. "Motherfucka, I ain't your little homeboy, I don't go to school. Fuck around and lose your motherfucking shoulders off that bullshit, patna." The crowd actually seemed to love Tip's threats. "My nigga, you see somebody throw something I got 50 thousand on his head, homes," he added as he ordered to start the music again

Later, QD.

[koukis14]

WOW rappers are getting dumber.

[Sol-Badguy]

What an idiot.

[Mr_Mischif]

They say it's a water balloon on the video.

[nightracer]

So making sure people won't throw a bottle at your head again is dumb? He knew nobody in that crowd would have done anything. I'm sure he put some fear into the hearts of the little punks that did that and it was necessary. A $50,000 hit put out by somebody with his kind of money should be enough to alarm anybody. I'm sure they thought twice about throwing another bottle. You just have to know how to deal with idiots and he dealt with the little bastards.

[quickdodge®]

So making sure people won't throw a bottle at your head again is dumb? He knew nobody in that crowd would have done anything. I'm sure he put some fear into the hearts of the little punks that did that and it was necessary. A $50,000 hit put out by somebody with his kind of money should be enough to alarm anybody. I'm sure they thought twice about throwing another bottle. You just have to know how to deal with idiots and he dealt with the little bastards.

Yeah. I'd gonna kill someone over a "water balloon"-not bottle- if I had the money. He's a "cool cat" that used his "fame" to scare the people. Now I do understand the stopping the concert to say something about the incident, but to say he would give money for someone's head was pretty idiotic. Later, QD.

[Sol-Badguy]

Yeah. I'd gonna kill someone over a "water balloon" if I had the money. He's a "cool cat" that used his "fame" to scare the people. Now I do understand the stopping the concert to say something about the incident, but to say he would give money for someone's head was pretty idiotic. Later, QD.
Exactly.

[blackshine007]

Yeah. I'd gonna kill someone over a "water balloon"-not bottle- if I had the money. He's a "cool cat" that used his "fame" to scare the people. Now I do understand the stopping the concert to say something about the incident, but to say he would give money for someone's head was pretty idiotic. Later, QD.


Keepin it TRILL IN THE STREETZ, SON!

[koukis14]

So if somebody kills the guy will TI go to jail.

[koukis14]

I hope next time someone just shoots him in the head. And pull your damn pants up you look like a retard.

[Grimm Reeper]

Yeah. I'd gonna kill someone over a "water balloon"-not bottle- if I had the money. He's a "cool cat" that used his "fame" to scare the people. Now I do understand the stopping the concert to say something about the incident, but to say he would give money for someone's head was pretty idiotic. Later, QD.



That my be, but as silly as this may sound some individuals have a image to maintain, regaurdless of if he said Please don't throw anything at me, would anybody of taken him seriously and I'm pretty sure that if it was a rock concert and that happened to one of the band members, more than words may have been exchanged.

[quickdodge®]

That my be, but as silly as this may sound some individuals have a image to maintain, regaurdless of if he said Please don't throw anything at me, would anybody of taken him seriously and I'm pretty sure that if it was a rock concert and that happened to one of the band members, more than words may have been exchanged.

No response necessary for this. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

That my be, but as silly as this may sound some individuals have a image to maintain, regaurdless of if he said Please don't throw anything at me, would anybody of taken him seriously and I'm pretty sure that if it was a rock concert and that happened to one of the band members, more than words may have been exchanged.

WOW how can someone with half a brain defend a "person" like that. I saw a vid of an emo "rock" band lead singer get knocked out cold by a bottle of water on stage and I laughed my ass off.

I don't car if its a rapper, rocker, country singer, white, black, asian, or whatever. Stupid people are stupid people. And people that defend those morons for thier actions are just as dumb.

[sshonda2004]

man tip aint shit, i woulda hoped on that stage and whooped his skinny ass, and when you really think about it, his flow really aint that hot to be screamin "im king of the south"

[Grimm Reeper]

WOW how can someone with half a brain defend a "person" like that. I saw a vid of an emo "rock" band lead singer get knocked out cold by a bottle of water on stage and I laughed my ass off.

I don't car if its a rapper, rocker, country singer, white, black, asian, or whatever. Stupid people are stupid people. And people that defend those morons for thier actions are just as dumb.


Wow, an EMO group is hardly worth bringing into the subject, someone with half a brain knows that EMO groups don't uphold a Bill Bad A** image, so that I see no relation but understand your point. But still the situation was unnecessary and yes idiotic.

[quickdodge®]

Now I'll respond:


but as silly as this may sound some individuals have a image to maintain,

Yea. It does sound silly. Know why? Because it IS silly. An image? Fuck the image! He looks like a real badass offering 50 G's to the man that brings him the "water ballon assassin." That's a helluva an image to maintain. Knocking part 1 of your "defense" out of the way, let's move on to number 2.


regaurdless of if he said Please don't throw anything at me, would anybody of taken him seriously

That's not really the issue here. He didn't try to warn anyone of anything. He just stopped the show and went on a tirade and threatened someone. Instead of just canceling the show. Defense number 2? You ARE the weakest link. Goobye.


and I'm pretty sure that if it was a rock concert and that happened to one of the band members, more than words may have been exchanged.

I'm not going to say what I think may be implied here, so I'll move to the next step. When was the last time you heard of a rock band having a violent turn out at a concert or show? I believe it was around 1990 at a Guns N Roses concert. That was almost 20 years ago. Just in the last couple of years, we've had Suge Knight incidents, G-Unit incidents, Gayme incidents, Yukmouth incidents, Cam'rom incidents, Jim Jones incidents. Need I go on?

The prosecution rests, your honor.

Later, QD.

[Grimm Reeper]

Now I'll respond:



Yea. It does sound silly. Know why? Because it IS silly. An image? Fuck the image! He looks like a real badass offering 50 G's to the man that brings him the "water ballon assassin." That's a helluva an image to maintain. Knocking part 1 of your "defense" out of the way, let's move on to number 2.



That's not really the issue here. He didn't try to warn anyone of anything. He just stopped the show and went on a tirade and threatened someone. Instead of just canceling the show. Defense number 2? You ARE the weakest link. Goobye.



I'm not going to say what I think may be implied here, so I'll move to the next step. When was the last time you heard of a rock band having a violent turn out at a concert or show? I believe it was around 1990 at a Guns N Roses concert. That was almost 20 years ago. Just in the last couple of years, we've had Suge Knight incidents, G-Unit incidents, Gayme incidents, Yukmouth incidents, Cam'rom incidents, Jim Jones incidents. Need I go on?

The prosecution rests, your honor.

Later, QD.

I would say that the defense rest, but I wasn't defending what happened. Ok and to your 2nd statement, cancelling the show would of been a poor business move, they sign contracts and if they breech the contract in anyway they have to pay. So of course give the people what they want.

[ISAtlanta300]

So if somebody kills the guy will TI go to jail.
Not until he actually collects the 50K from TI

[quickdodge®]

cancelling the show would of been a poor business move,

But saving your life or health would be a great business move.


they sign contracts and if they breech the contract in anyway they have to pay.

I'm quite sure that in the event of a violent outbreak or where safety is of concern, quitting the show would be an option. Even if they did pay, I'm pretty sure T.I. could handle it.


So of course give the people what they want.

If you say so. Later, QD.

[TBoDelSol]

nice

[Kyle]

Wow.

[disrupt]

wtf does he get shit thrown at him at every concert or something? i have a friend at cornell who says the same thing happened over there like last week. someone threw a water bottle at t.i. and he gave the same speech/made the same threat.

[Julio]

i would do the same thing...

[koukis14]

When was the last time you heard of a rock band having a violent turn out at a concert or show? I believe it was around 1990 at a Guns N Roses concert. Later, QD.

Actually there was a pretty bad riot after a Dave Matthews Band concert in Camden Nj in the mid to late 90s but I think that was all...LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!

[ISAtlanta300]

wtf does he get shit thrown at him at every concert or something? i have a friend at cornell who says the same thing happened over there like last week. someone threw a water bottle at t.i. and he gave the same speech/made the same threat.

Maybe it's an "act"...... like Akon... LOL

[BluesClues]

I love my T.I. That man know he is fine as hell!!! He didn't have to put money out for him to be taken care of, but that's his perrogative (sp?)

[koukis14]

I love my T.I. That man know he is fine as hell!!! He didn't have to put money out for him to be taken care of, but that's his perrogative (sp?)


Yes I agree if you are good looking you can get away with anything. It also makes you a good person :rolleyes:

[B16a2 Civic]

Baaannnnkkkkhheeeaaadddd

[JDM onlyy]

Lol, rather funny and idiotic at the same time. Although I do like his style. But could start a huge riot so I don't approve of his actions.

[quickdodge®]

Baaannnnkkkkhheeeaaadddd

Fuck Stankhead. And for that matter, Fuck Holumbus. Later, QD.

[Eurostunna07]

T.I GANGsTA WIT IT PATNA!

his new album gunna kill every other rapper this summer.

[hXc007]

I'm not going to say what I think may be implied here, so I'll move to the next step. When was the last time you heard of a rock band having a violent turn out at a concert or show? I believe it was around 1990 at a Guns N Roses concert. That was almost 20 years ago. Just in the last couple of years, we've had Suge Knight incidents, G-Unit incidents, Gayme incidents, Yukmouth incidents, Cam'rom incidents, Jim Jones incidents. Need I go on?

The prosecution rests, your honor.

Later, QD.

umm, whens the last time you went to a rock show? and i dont mean pussy radio rock or jock rock shit, i mean indie, punk, or hardcore shows

almost every show ive been to has had some type of fighting occur (espec. that dropkick murphys/roger miret and the disasters/casualties show - at least 12 fights that night lol) but i digress

heres just a few of the incidents that have occured at some rock shows over the past years or so:

1) The Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com/) is reporting that a recent hardcore show at Club Deep ended in tragedy as 25-year old Iraq veteran James C. Morrison was killed. Authorities have reported that along with friends Morrison attended Deep, a club on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, this past Sunday.

According to the County Prosecutor:


which at some juncture, proceeded outside. The exact role that Mr. Morrison played in any of this remains under investigation. Police are still working to piece together precisely what happened. James' mother described the account she received of the night:


They were sitting at the bar and had a couple of drinks. There was something where guys were arguing and, out of the blue, one guy threw a bar stool at my son and hit him in the head. [After leaving the club, ], someone came from behind . . . and hit him in the head She revealed that Morrison spent several years in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Bataan during the war in Iraq.

A flyer (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/RichieKrutch/Jan14.jpg) for the show indicates that Ramallah, Wisdom in Chains, Hard Response and Years Spent Cold were expected to perform. While the incident is still under investigation, bands associated with the concert have reportedly (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=11653173&blogID=218197137&MyToken=effde202-4363-4f59-904a-3bffce780820) seen somewhat of an online backlash, resulting in Ramallah's statement that they were not involved and did not actually perform at the show.

2) A number of (http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/106047.php) sources (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) are reporting about a fatal shooting that took place during the recent Tucson, Arizona stop of the Street Brutality Tour featuring Shattered Realm, Hoods and Donnybrook (http://www.punknews.org/article/13621).

According to reports, a fight broke out at Skrappy's, a popular alcohol and drug-free all-ages club. Homicide detective Sgt. Mark Fuller told the Tucson Citizen (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) that the incident spilled outside into the parkling lot where the shooting of a 27-year old took place. Witnesses report that as many as 40 people were involved and others claim the involvement of "hardcore crew" FSU though there is no evidence of this.

No charges have been laid yet, but some Skrappy's patrons fear for the future of the club. The next show scheduled for the club was a stop on Propagandhi (http://www.propagandhi.com/)'s Crimean tour (http://www.punknews.org/article/14051) and that show looks like it may be moved to a different location.

Eulogy/Hand Of Hope Records, home of Hoods, Shattered Realm and Donnybrook, issued this statement:
All of us at Eulogy/Hand Of Hope would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of the individual that was killed and anyone else that was injured at the Street Brutality show at Scrappys in Tucson, AZ last night. We hate to see any violence happen at hardcore shows but something of this magnitude is even sadder.

3) NBC4 (http://www.nbc4.com/news/3983630/detail.html) is reporting that at least five people died, including the gunman, in a shooting at Columbus nightclub Alrosa Villa on Wednesday night. Among those killed was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott of heavy metal band Damageplan (http://www.damageplan.com/) (formerly of Pantera), who were just beginning their performance when the attack occured. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have released the names of two others who died. They were Nathan Bray and Erin Halk, both audience members. The alleged gunman reportedly shot and killed another at the scene (rumored to be another member of Damageplan) but that person's name has not been released.

Witnesses reported that shortly after 10 PM when the band was playing its first song, a man ran onto the stage and began shooting. After a flood of 911 calls, Columbus police officer James D. Niggemeyer entered the nightclub minutes later and shot and killed the gunman. He was identified by police as Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville.

A number of musicians inspired by Darrell have said a few words about him, and you can click [i]Read More to read them.


4) A number of people wrote in about the riots that took place last night at the British Invasion 2k6 (http://www.britishinvasion.us/) festival in San Bernardino, California. The event featured a number of veteran punk acts including GBH (http://www.punkjunkies.com/), the Adicts (http://www.adicts.us/), Total Chaos (http://www.totalchaospunx.com/), Vice Squad (http://www.lastrockers.com/), Varukers (http://www.varukers.co.uk/) and Broken Bones among others.

Witnesses have cited a disturbance from white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups as having spurred the fights that lead to the riot. The crowd reportedly became agitated when police and fire personnel arrived to respond to the report of a stabbing in the venue. The officers were repelled by the crowd but were later successful in securing the victim. He was brought to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Another man who was hit by a chair was also hospitalized and both are said to be in stable condition.

Police in full riot gear then shut the venue down and herded the 1,500 strong crowd out of the venue into the streets. Law enforcement agencies used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse the crowd, but in the interim two police vehicles parked inside the venue were vandalized, and several people were hurt. Police reinforcements were called in from as far away as Pomona, CA.

The event was organized by SOS Records (http://www.sosrecords.us/) and Showcase Presents. It was the third year the event was held at the National Orange Show Events Center in the Orange Pavilion.

thats just a few

[quickdodge®]

You've pretty much proved nothing. You can try to protect rap music all you want. Everyone knows that there is more violence associated with it than with rock music. You can list all the lesser known incidences with rock and, I bet, I could list probably 4-5 rap incidences(just as small) for every 1 rock one. Later, QD.

[koukis14]

umm, whens the last time you went to a rock show? and i dont mean pussy radio rock or jock rock shit, i mean indie, punk, or hardcore shows

almost every show ive been to has had some type of fighting occur (espec. that dropkick murphys/roger miret and the disasters/casualties show - at least 12 fights that night lol) but i digress

heres just a few of the incidents that have occured at some rock shows over the past years or so:

1) The Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com/) is reporting that a recent hardcore show at Club Deep ended in tragedy as 25-year old Iraq veteran James C. Morrison was killed. Authorities have reported that along with friends Morrison attended Deep, a club on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, this past Sunday.

According to the County Prosecutor:



which at some juncture, proceeded outside. The exact role that Mr. Morrison played in any of this remains under investigation. Police are still working to piece together precisely what happened. James' mother described the account she received of the night:




They were sitting at the bar and had a couple of drinks. There was something where guys were arguing and, out of the blue, one guy threw a bar stool at my son and hit him in the head. [After leaving the club, ], someone came from behind . . . and hit him in the headShe revealed that Morrison spent several years in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Bataan during the war in Iraq.


A flyer (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/RichieKrutch/Jan14.jpg) for the show indicates that Ramallah, Wisdom in Chains, Hard Response and Years Spent Cold were expected to perform. While the incident is still under investigation, bands associated with the concert have reportedly (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=11653173&blogID=218197137&MyToken=effde202-4363-4f59-904a-3bffce780820) seen somewhat of an online backlash, resulting in Ramallah's statement that they were not involved and did not actually perform at the show.

2) A number of (http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/106047.php) sources (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) are reporting about a fatal shooting that took place during the recent Tucson, Arizona stop of the Street Brutality Tour featuring Shattered Realm, Hoods and Donnybrook (http://www.punknews.org/article/13621).

According to reports, a fight broke out at Skrappy's, a popular alcohol and drug-free all-ages club. Homicide detective Sgt. Mark Fuller told the Tucson Citizen (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) that the incident spilled outside into the parkling lot where the shooting of a 27-year old took place. Witnesses report that as many as 40 people were involved and others claim the involvement of "hardcore crew" FSU though there is no evidence of this.

No charges have been laid yet, but some Skrappy's patrons fear for the future of the club. The next show scheduled for the club was a stop on Propagandhi (http://www.propagandhi.com/)'s Crimean tour (http://www.punknews.org/article/14051) and that show looks like it may be moved to a different location.



Eulogy/Hand Of Hope Records, home of Hoods, Shattered Realm and Donnybrook, issued this statement:
All of us at Eulogy/Hand Of Hope would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of the individual that was killed and anyone else that was injured at the Street Brutality show at Scrappys in Tucson, AZ last night. We hate to see any violence happen at hardcore shows but something of this magnitude is even sadder.


3) NBC4 (http://www.nbc4.com/news/3983630/detail.html) is reporting that at least five people died, including the gunman, in a shooting at Columbus nightclub Alrosa Villa on Wednesday night. Among those killed was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott of heavy metal band Damageplan (http://www.damageplan.com/) (formerly of Pantera), who were just beginning their performance when the attack occured. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have released the names of two others who died. They were Nathan Bray and Erin Halk, both audience members. The alleged gunman reportedly shot and killed another at the scene (rumored to be another member of Damageplan) but that person's name has not been released.

Witnesses reported that shortly after 10 PM when the band was playing its first song, a man ran onto the stage and began shooting. After a flood of 911 calls, Columbus police officer James D. Niggemeyer entered the nightclub minutes later and shot and killed the gunman. He was identified by police as Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville.

A number of musicians inspired by Darrell have said a few words about him, and you can click [i]Read More to read them.


4) A number of people wrote in about the riots that took place last night at the British Invasion 2k6 (http://www.britishinvasion.us/) festival in San Bernardino, California. The event featured a number of veteran punk acts including GBH (http://www.punkjunkies.com/), the Adicts (http://www.adicts.us/), Total Chaos (http://www.totalchaospunx.com/), Vice Squad (http://www.lastrockers.com/), Varukers (http://www.varukers.co.uk/) and Broken Bones among others.

Witnesses have cited a disturbance from white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups as having spurred the fights that lead to the riot. The crowd reportedly became agitated when police and fire personnel arrived to respond to the report of a stabbing in the venue. The officers were repelled by the crowd but were later successful in securing the victim. He was brought to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Another man who was hit by a chair was also hospitalized and both are said to be in stable condition.

Police in full riot gear then shut the venue down and herded the 1,500 strong crowd out of the venue into the streets. Law enforcement agencies used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse the crowd, but in the interim two police vehicles parked inside the venue were vandalized, and several people were hurt. Police reinforcements were called in from as far away as Pomona, CA.

The event was organized by SOS Records (http://www.sosrecords.us/) and Showcase Presents. It was the third year the event was held at the National Orange Show Events Center in the Orange Pavilion.

thats just a few






I stopped reading after I read Dropkick Murphys.

[koukis14]

You've pretty much proved nothing. You can try to protect rap music all you want. Everyone knows that there is more violence associated with it than with rock music. You can list all the lesser known incidences with rock and, I bet, I could list probably 4-5 rap incidences(just as small) for every 1 rock one. Later, QD.

Also the number of rappers that have not graduated high school vs rockers that have not is just......well it kinda speaks for itself. As much as I hate 90% of new rock bands, at least the members of those bands are not degenerates.

[nightracer]

Yeah. I'd gonna kill someone over a "water balloon"-not bottle- if I had the money. He's a "cool cat" that used his "fame" to scare the people. Now I do understand the stopping the concert to say something about the incident, but to say he would give money for someone's head was pretty idiotic. Later, QD.
Pardon me I'm from Ohio we're professional argue-er's but you don't sound like a real gangsta to me. The dude threw a full, bottle of water at T.I.'s head, its dangerous. You're telling me that you, an alleged gangsta crip from LBC would considered the consequences of prison and refrained from violence or paying someone to act violently?

Aren't you supposed to be our resident "crip" from "da LBC"? Aren't crips and bloods well trained in carrying out retaliation and acts of violence? OG's and Dboys tag heads. Gangsters do the hits, you're supposed to be a "gangsta". Right? What set you from? LoL!

[quickdodge®]

you don't sound like a real gangsta to me.

Hmmm. I'm not.


The dude threw a full, bottle of water at T.I.'s head,

I'm assuming you can't read. Or you didn't? Check the below quote:


T.I. performing at Bentley College during Spring Day 2007 gets hit by a waterballon and flips out

Notice, if you will, the part in bold. Now to me, that reads balloon. Not bottle.



Aren't you supposed to be our resident "crip" from "da LBC"?

No I'm not. Where do you get your information? Lolol. Damn.


Aren't crips and bloods well trained in carrying out retaliation and acts of violence? OG's and Dboys tag heads. Gangsters do the hits, you're supposed to be a "gangsta". Right? What set you from? LoL!

Ever heard of growing up and moving on? Don't believe Hollywood's portrayal og gangs, man. Later, QD.

[ShooterMcGavin]

is it really his fault he's not a pussy like david bowie and would take a lollipop to the eye and not do nothing? :lmao;

[cactusEG]

alot of talk from TI (hard talk). but i didnt see him do shit to the person

[1SICKLEX]

Laaaaaaaaaaaaaame

[osiriskidd]

umm, whens the last time you went to a rock show? and i dont mean pussy radio rock or jock rock shit, i mean indie, punk, or hardcore shows

almost every show ive been to has had some type of fighting occur (espec. that dropkick murphys/roger miret and the disasters/casualties show - at least 12 fights that night lol) but i digress

heres just a few of the incidents that have occured at some rock shows over the past years or so:

1) The Asbury Park Press (http://www.app.com/) is reporting that a recent hardcore show at Club Deep ended in tragedy as 25-year old Iraq veteran James C. Morrison was killed. Authorities have reported that along with friends Morrison attended Deep, a club on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, this past Sunday.

According to the County Prosecutor:



which at some juncture, proceeded outside. The exact role that Mr. Morrison played in any of this remains under investigation. Police are still working to piece together precisely what happened. James' mother described the account she received of the night:




They were sitting at the bar and had a couple of drinks. There was something where guys were arguing and, out of the blue, one guy threw a bar stool at my son and hit him in the head. [After leaving the club, ], someone came from behind . . . and hit him in the headShe revealed that Morrison spent several years in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Bataan during the war in Iraq.


A flyer (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a86/RichieKrutch/Jan14.jpg) for the show indicates that Ramallah, Wisdom in Chains, Hard Response and Years Spent Cold were expected to perform. While the incident is still under investigation, bands associated with the concert have reportedly (http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=11653173&blogID=218197137&MyToken=effde202-4363-4f59-904a-3bffce780820) seen somewhat of an online backlash, resulting in Ramallah's statement that they were not involved and did not actually perform at the show.

2) A number of (http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/106047.php) sources (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) are reporting about a fatal shooting that took place during the recent Tucson, Arizona stop of the Street Brutality Tour featuring Shattered Realm, Hoods and Donnybrook (http://www.punknews.org/article/13621).

According to reports, a fight broke out at Skrappy's, a popular alcohol and drug-free all-ages club. Homicide detective Sgt. Mark Fuller told the Tucson Citizen (http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/news/local/120805a1_skrappys) that the incident spilled outside into the parkling lot where the shooting of a 27-year old took place. Witnesses report that as many as 40 people were involved and others claim the involvement of "hardcore crew" FSU though there is no evidence of this.

No charges have been laid yet, but some Skrappy's patrons fear for the future of the club. The next show scheduled for the club was a stop on Propagandhi (http://www.propagandhi.com/)'s Crimean tour (http://www.punknews.org/article/14051) and that show looks like it may be moved to a different location.



Eulogy/Hand Of Hope Records, home of Hoods, Shattered Realm and Donnybrook, issued this statement:
All of us at Eulogy/Hand Of Hope would like to send out our condolences to the family and friends of the individual that was killed and anyone else that was injured at the Street Brutality show at Scrappys in Tucson, AZ last night. We hate to see any violence happen at hardcore shows but something of this magnitude is even sadder.


3) NBC4 (http://www.nbc4.com/news/3983630/detail.html) is reporting that at least five people died, including the gunman, in a shooting at Columbus nightclub Alrosa Villa on Wednesday night. Among those killed was "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott of heavy metal band Damageplan (http://www.damageplan.com/) (formerly of Pantera), who were just beginning their performance when the attack occured. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The police have released the names of two others who died. They were Nathan Bray and Erin Halk, both audience members. The alleged gunman reportedly shot and killed another at the scene (rumored to be another member of Damageplan) but that person's name has not been released.

Witnesses reported that shortly after 10 PM when the band was playing its first song, a man ran onto the stage and began shooting. After a flood of 911 calls, Columbus police officer James D. Niggemeyer entered the nightclub minutes later and shot and killed the gunman. He was identified by police as Nathan Gale, 25, of Marysville.

A number of musicians inspired by Darrell have said a few words about him, and you can click [i]Read More to read them.


4) A number of people wrote in about the riots that took place last night at the British Invasion 2k6 (http://www.britishinvasion.us/) festival in San Bernardino, California. The event featured a number of veteran punk acts including GBH (http://www.punkjunkies.com/), the Adicts (http://www.adicts.us/), Total Chaos (http://www.totalchaospunx.com/), Vice Squad (http://www.lastrockers.com/), Varukers (http://www.varukers.co.uk/) and Broken Bones among others.

Witnesses have cited a disturbance from white supremacist and neo-Nazi groups as having spurred the fights that lead to the riot. The crowd reportedly became agitated when police and fire personnel arrived to respond to the report of a stabbing in the venue. The officers were repelled by the crowd but were later successful in securing the victim. He was brought to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Another man who was hit by a chair was also hospitalized and both are said to be in stable condition.

Police in full riot gear then shut the venue down and herded the 1,500 strong crowd out of the venue into the streets. Law enforcement agencies used tear gas and pepper balls to disperse the crowd, but in the interim two police vehicles parked inside the venue were vandalized, and several people were hurt. Police reinforcements were called in from as far away as Pomona, CA.

The event was organized by SOS Records (http://www.sosrecords.us/) and Showcase Presents. It was the third year the event was held at the National Orange Show Events Center in the Orange Pavilion.

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i LOL'd after i saw "indie" as hardcore. didn't know people fought at deathcab for cutie concerts.

[koukis14]

i LOL'd after i saw "indie" as hardcore. didn't know people fought at deathcab for cutie concerts.

They probably fight for the exit.

[thinkfast®]

PARTY OVA HEEA NOBODY CARE WHO OVA THEEEA THASSSS RIGHT

PSC HOMEY

[twinj]

T.I. is the shit. I am not saying what he did is justified, but that is the way he decided to retaliate. Throwing anything at someone while performing is just disrespectful. Far as the head situation. He was embarassed and probably just said that to stay true to what he rap. shit IDK.

[quickdodge®]

T.I. is the shit.

Lolol.


Throwing anything at someone while performing is just disrespectful.

Very much so. I agree.


Far as the head situation. He was embarassed and probably just said that to stay true to what he rap.

Yeah, because you have to live that thug lifestyle to keep up that "image." Later, QD.

[Seymour222]

Get your buddy to throw a balloon at him. Beat up your friend viciously. Tote him onstage. Then split the dough. I am surprised no one mentioned this.

[jfman]

Axle rose did the same thing except he asked the audience to beat the guyz ass lol !