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50 Cent Concerts Under Scrutiny In Toronto After Post-Show Shootings
Citing that two shootings have occurred following 50 Cent concerts in Canada, Toronto police is slated to keep a close eye on the Queens rapper during his concert in the T. Dot tomorrow.
According to police, a man was killed in Toronto and another man was shot in Montreal after 50 shows. Back in 2003, Msemji Granger, 24, of Hamilton, was shot and killed while leaving 50's show at Toronto's Molson Amphitheater. The gunmen reportedly fled into the crowd to attend fireworks at Ontario Place for Canada Day. Meanwhile, in April 2004, a man wearing a bulletproof vest was shot at a Montreal show. Fif is now set to perform at the Ricoh Coliseum tomorrow night.
"Violent incidents have been known to occur at his shows," Det.-Sgt. Doug Quan, of the Toronto gun and gangs task force, told the TorontoSun. "There will be a contingent of plainclothes officers in attendance."
He adds, "We are there to monitor things and make sure no crimes occur."
Several members of G-Unit were recently turned down at Canadian customs. While 50 was granted a temporary resident's permit and Mase, Lloyd Banks and Olivia were able to make it across the border, M.O.P, Mobb Deep, Tony Yayo and Young Buck were turned away. Reports say that artists with criminal records must now obtain a special permit to cross customs. The previously mentioned artists likely didn't make it past the border because of prior legal trouble.
Toronto authorities began worrying about 50 due to a wave of gun violence that has plagued Toronto this year.
"I am really concerned and hope that no more blood is shed," Toronto MP Dan McTeague revealed last week. "We want to ensure the safety of the community."
50 has been touring Canada since early December. The tour included stops in Vancouver, Saint John, Halifax and Quebec City with appearances in Toronto and Ottawa still to come. 50 is set to perform in Montreal today.
Source: sohh.com
According to police, a man was killed in Toronto and another man was shot in Montreal after 50 shows. Back in 2003, Msemji Granger, 24, of Hamilton, was shot and killed while leaving 50's show at Toronto's Molson Amphitheater. The gunmen reportedly fled into the crowd to attend fireworks at Ontario Place for Canada Day. Meanwhile, in April 2004, a man wearing a bulletproof vest was shot at a Montreal show. Fif is now set to perform at the Ricoh Coliseum tomorrow night.
"Violent incidents have been known to occur at his shows," Det.-Sgt. Doug Quan, of the Toronto gun and gangs task force, told the TorontoSun. "There will be a contingent of plainclothes officers in attendance."
He adds, "We are there to monitor things and make sure no crimes occur."
Several members of G-Unit were recently turned down at Canadian customs. While 50 was granted a temporary resident's permit and Mase, Lloyd Banks and Olivia were able to make it across the border, M.O.P, Mobb Deep, Tony Yayo and Young Buck were turned away. Reports say that artists with criminal records must now obtain a special permit to cross customs. The previously mentioned artists likely didn't make it past the border because of prior legal trouble.
Toronto authorities began worrying about 50 due to a wave of gun violence that has plagued Toronto this year.
"I am really concerned and hope that no more blood is shed," Toronto MP Dan McTeague revealed last week. "We want to ensure the safety of the community."
50 has been touring Canada since early December. The tour included stops in Vancouver, Saint John, Halifax and Quebec City with appearances in Toronto and Ottawa still to come. 50 is set to perform in Montreal today.
Source: sohh.com