A Chicago, Illinois rap concert headlined by Blac Youngsta and Rich The Kid needed to be scrapped a week local "security issues." Authorities have yet to comment on the particular threat, but reports suggest police had received tip-offs about the potential existence of gang members at the gig, as stated by the Chicago Tribune.
"As a result, we regret that the event was canceled."
Organizers alerted supporters to the reversal of programs in an announcement issued by Twitter, composing, "We've been proposed by Chicago law authorities to cancel tonight's #TakeOverJam as a result of particular security and safety issues for the surrounding region.
The hip-hop celebrities were due to perform at radio station 107.5's WGCI-FM Take Over Jam at the Chicago Theater, alongside fellow MCs YFN Lucci, Kash Doll, also Valee, but authorities shut down the gig just hours before showtime.