"When fans realized tickets were not available at the box office, a small number of people created an unsafe environment, and for the safety of all guests, the New Jersey State Police were on scene to disperse the crowd. The gates were closed at that time. No further entry was permitted into the event," the radio station said in a statement.
The Hot 97 Summer Jam 2015 at MetLife Stadium was definitely one to remember. Although I did not attend, I got a feel for the happenings via SnapChat. The concert appeared to be packed out and the performers supplied the needed entertainment for concertgoers.
There were Snaps of performances by and sing-alongs to Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown and Big Sean. There were clips of Lil Kim, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj backstage. Soon those happy and envious Snaps were flipped.
There were Snaps of concertgoers cursing out of frustration in response to not being able to enter the venue. Some even snapped photos of their tickets and themselves outside of the gates. It was not pretty.
According to many media articles, the New Jersey State Police blocked gates outside of the MetLife Stadium as a protective measure to tame an angry and unruly crowd trying to get inside. Tear gas was used to disperse them as well as armored state police vehicles blaring a piercing loud sound to gain cooperation.
There were Snaps of performances by and sing-alongs to Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown and Big Sean. There were clips of Lil Kim, Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj backstage. Soon those happy and envious Snaps were flipped.
There were Snaps of concertgoers cursing out of frustration in response to not being able to enter the venue. Some even snapped photos of their tickets and themselves outside of the gates. It was not pretty.
According to many media articles, the New Jersey State Police blocked gates outside of the MetLife Stadium as a protective measure to tame an angry and unruly crowd trying to get inside. Tear gas was used to disperse them as well as armored state police vehicles blaring a piercing loud sound to gain cooperation.
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— Jennifer (@brownjenjen) June 8, 2015
There are plenty of photos and video footage on Twitter and Instagram showing large crowds, trash about the streets and barricades overturned in the stadium's parking lot. There are also photos of police in riot gear with large military-style vehicles.
Those who legally paid for tickets will be refunded according to Emmis New York, owners of the radio station Hot 97.
Those who legally paid for tickets will be refunded according to Emmis New York, owners of the radio station Hot 97.
WRITTEN BY: VIOLA CONSTANCE | @Voila_its_Viola
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