Nelly Furtado's Russian Gig Turns to Riot

Contributed By: Joanna Ester Created On: Thursday, 17 July 2008 Hits: 114 Nelly Furtado The singer's recent Russian gig descended into a riot after a rapper was banned from the stage. Nelly Furtado was supposed to collaborate with Russian rapper Timati during the gig, held in Moscow on Sunday (July 13). However, the venue's security wouldn't allow the rapper onstage with Furtado, leading to an altercation with the singer's security. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the brawl involved 20 people and ended with "some of the crowd getting covered in blood and Timati losing a tooth". The rapper is reported to have later commented: "I know who is behind it. They will be punished." A statement from a venue official apparently read: "We learned at the last moment he was going to perform with Furtado. I gave the order not to let him get on stage." Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: James Morrison to Record New Song With Nelly Furtado (11-06-2008) Prev Story: China Restricts Foreign Entertainers after Bjork Debacle Next Story: Smashing Pumpkins Add More Dates to Anniversary Tour

 

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