According to Allhiphop.com, DMX’s performanace for a Friday night show in Colorado Springs turned ugly (Oct. 16) when security tried to prevent him from taking the stage.
According to Allhiphop.com, the Yonkers MC was to perform at the benefit for American Charities, but upon his arrival at around 11 p.m., he was approached by a security guard and told not to go through with his set. The guard reportedly explained to X that he was supposed to be there by 9:30 p.m., and fans had already been told he wasn’t coming.
The conversation got heated and the security guard reportedly threatened to have X arrested if he attempted to get on stage.
“[Arrest me] for what?! You ain’t no police!” DMX argued, according to the Web site. “I’ve been paid to perform.”
When X attempted to force his way on stage, several authorities tackled him to the ground. His entourage and fans joined the fracas, and DMX’s publicist Pam Pinnock reportedly suffered a minor concussion and face laceration after being trampled on the floor.
DMX eventually took the stage, but was not given the supporting sound system.
Allhiphop says the American Charities’ refusal to let DMX perform is allegedly the result of the non-profit not having the remaining money needed to cover X’s performance. The rapper was paid an $8000 deposit, with a remaining amount of $7000 to be delivered upon the show’s completion.
Instead of informing DMX’s management, the show promoters allegedly opted to completely cancel the set rather than negotiate a new arrangement, the site reported.
Information from Eurweb.com and Allhiphop.com contributed to this report.
