Drake Shock: Apollo Theater Launches Probe After a Fan Fell From Balcony During Rapper's Performance

Apollo Theater, where Drake held his most recent concert, started its probe to find out how the rapper's fan fell from the venue's balcony.

Drake hit a glitch amid his Sunday concert after an "over-hyped" fan fell and landed on New York Giants players. Page Six said the incident happened when the rapper brought 21 Savage onstage around 90 minutes into his set.

Following the incident, Apollo Theater released a statement on Twitter in which it confirmed the ongoing probe to determine what caused the occurrence.

"They were seen immediately by EMS on site. The fan and other audience members reported that they were OK. No major injuries have been reported," the statement read, per Fox News. "The Apollo is investigating the situation further."

The New York Post shared a report, confirming that the show was halted for 15 minutes as staff members checked the man. Apollo Theater staff also removed the damaged lighting rig and fixed the cords hanging over the side of the balcony.

The show continued afterward. Drake also checked everyone before continuing.

Originally, Drake's Apollo Theater show was scheduled on Nov. 11. But following the death of Takeoff's death, the team decided to delay the show until the weekend.

The same event, however, sparked more concern after New York Times's Jon Caramanica shared footage on Twitter showing an NYPD officer holding a camera as the audience left Apollo Theater.

A spokesperson for the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information sent a statement to Consequence to address the event. Per the representative, the officer is a Community Affairs officer involved with the 28th Precinct's social media team.

He was reportedly taking a video to post it as part of local community events. The office said it would not be used for any other reason.

Drake Delivers Good News

Despite the shocking incident, Drake revealed during Saturday's SiriusXM concert that he would release a new album and launch a potential summer 2023 tour.

The 36-year-old "Laugh Now Cry Later" hitmaker said that, while it was his first show in five years, he might offer more by "being on the road a lot" this year.

The said album, on the other hand, would follow his 2022 "Honestly, Nevermind." The latest album was dedicated to designer Virgil Abloh who died in 2021.

"I got here being realistic. I didn't get here being blind. I know whats what and especially what and who is by my side. Honestly...Nevermind," Drake wrote the note on the album.

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