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Several people were reportedly injured last night when Phora made an appearance at the Shoe Palace store at the Hollywood and Highland Center . LAPD said that the security hired for the event weren’t able to handle the 6,000 people that showed up. He originally at the store for a meet-and-greet where people apparently were lined up for hours. When he came outside and jumped on top of a car, fans apparently went crazy and rushed the rapper, causing a stampede. After reports of serious injuries he took to his twitter to address the incident.
Na na na everyone good I made sure 🖤🖤 someone passed out but she is okay now, her name is Alejandra and she says hi 🤞🏼 https://t.co/QyWl9y7KiB
— PHORA (@PHORAONE) October 9, 2018
Someone in the crowd told ABC7 Eyewitness News they saw people have panic attacks and pass out when he came outside because of the intensity of the crowd. Paramedics on the scene said that 10 people were evaluated for minor injuries and eight of those were taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. Phora spoke with ABC7 and apologized tp fans and LAPD, as well as mentioned he took a girl to the hospital himself. Check out the interview and another tweet he sent out thanking fans for their support.
The love tonight was real. Over 6,000 people showed up in LA. We bought hundreds of shoes for people. And ended up getting shut down.
I appreciate the love, thank you to the fans. Forever owe it to you 🖤
— PHORA (@PHORAONE) October 9, 2018
Phora’s album, Love Is Hell dropped last Friday and features G-Easy, Tory Lanez, 6LACK, Trippie Redd and more. Check out the video for the single Love Is Hell feat Trippie Redd below.
