Live Nation’s Motion Denied In Drakeo The Ruler Case

A Los Angles County judge has denied Live Nation’s court motion to dismiss a lawsuit against them by Drakeo the Ruler’s brother, Devante Caldwell, also known as Ralfy the Plug. This was first reported by Rolling Stone and later confirmed by THE FADER.

Drakeo The Ruler & his brother Ralfy The Plug. Image source: Twitter, @HipHopTiesMedia.

Fatal Death at the Once Upon A Time in L.A. festival

The L.A. native’s horrific stabbing that ultimately led to his death took place backstage at the Once Upon A Time in L.A. festival in December 2021. The performers included Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and YG.

Live Nation Motion Denied

Live Nation’s motion claimed it could not be responsible for the fatal attack on the West Coast rapper. The company declared it had no way of predicting an attack like this could happen. Nothing like it had occurred at Banc of California Stadium in L.A.’s Exposition Park.

Judge Yolanda Orozco ruled in favor of Caldwell’s lawsuit, saying a “prior similar” attack, happening at the venue where his brother was lethally stabbed, is not on sufficient grounds to dismiss his brother’s claims of negligence, premises liability, and emotional distress.

Drakeo’s brother’s lawyer said to Rolling Stone, “the ruling represents the court’s recognition of Live Nation’s and the other defendants’ role in the injustice suffered by Drakeo, his family, and friends. We are one step closer to providing justice and closure to this horrific experience.”

The Mother of Drakeo’s Son Filed A $60 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Earlier last year Tianna Purtue, the mother of Drakeo’s son, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Live Nation on behalf of their then-five-year-old son. It was a wrongful death lawsuit for $60 million that reportedly alleged the entertainment company knew the potential dangers around their guests and hired performers based on past incidents of violence and death at their hip-hop events.

Live Nation Lethal History

Many possibly remember what happened at Astroworld. The Houston music festival ended in several deaths and hundreds of people injured. According to the Houston Chronicle, the company has reportedly been connected to about 200 deaths and over 700 injuries since 2006.

Astroworld. Image source: Amy Harris/Invision/AP.

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