Weezy 'elected not to perform after members of his entourage refused to take part in the Venue's standard safety procedures,' said the club where the rapper was supposed to perform.
- June 24, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Lil Wayne's Minneapolis show got canceled because some of his crew members didn't want to be searched. The rapper, who was supposed to play the gig taking place at a club called The Venue over the weekend, "elected not to perform after members of his entourage refused to take part in the Venue's standard safety procedures," according to a statement posted on the club's Facebook page.
These procedures include an exterior pat-down, metal detection and presenting an ID to confirm someone's age and identity. "These safety procedures apply to customers and entertainers alike and are similar, if not identical, to safety standards and procedures utilized by clubs and arenas throughout the United States and the Twin Cities," the statement continued.
The club confirmed that Weezy was permitted entry into the club upon his arrival. However, he chose to cancel his performance at the last minute after finding out some of his people had trouble entering the venue.
"The safety of its patrons, its performers, and its staff members is and continues to be the number one priority for The Venue. While The Venue regrets the artist's decision not to perform, The Venue is not willing to bypass its security standards and jeopardize the safety of its patrons, performers, or staff members," the statement added.
The club is now in the process of refunding fans' tickets. Wayne hasn't responded to their claim.
