Violence Erupts at BET Hip Hop Awards
Multiple incidences of violence erupted at the BET Hip Hop Awards taping in Atlanta this weekend.
According to reports, Rick Ross’ Maybach Music camp were quite busy, getting involved in separate scuffles with individuals affiliated with Young Jeezy and 50 Cent’s G-Unit crew respectively.
BET has released a statement, denouncing the violence, and maintaining that the award show will air later this month.
Thanks, BET!
“‘BET Networks works very hard to bring the best in entertainment to the city of Atlanta. For the past 7 years BET has celebrated the true art form of Hip Hop. Due to some misjudgment of select attendees, it is unfortunate that certain incidents took place,’ the statement read, not identifying any parties said to be involved in the incident. ‘BET Networks does not condone any type of violence. Local authorities are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.’
The network still plans to air the show on Tuesday, October 9.”
What do you make of the violence at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards?
Are you surprised? Dismayed?
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