Rick Ross‘The violent confrontation in Vancouver is exactly what it sounds like — the end result of the rapper’s recent altercation with Drake … TMZ has discovered.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ that Sunday night’s altercation began when Rick was approached by several Canadians who were upset with him for disparaging Champagne Papi in several videos posted more than a month ago.
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However, we’re told that Drake’s angry fans were further incited when Ricky Rozay closed his Ignite Music Festival set by blasting “Not Like Us” over the sound system’s speakers.
As we reported, one of the angry fans punched Rick and the whole situation burst into confusion who has appeared in a few different videos.
Our sources say Rick was leaving the stage with DJ Sam Sneakhis manager, some friends and 2 bodyguards… and one of the guards was attacked by several men and knocked down in the fight.
BREAKING NEWS: Rapper Rick Ross and his bodyguards attacked by thugs for allegedly playing “Not Like Us” in Canada
A group can be seen talking to Rick Ross when someone puts a phone in his face, sparking a fight after the phone is pushed away
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We’re also told that someone in Rick’s entourage was knocked out… but RR managed to retreat to a waiting car.
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Remember, the feud between Rick and Drake heated up earlier this year when both men posted comments and videos exchanging barbs. Most notably, Rick accused “cupcake Drake” of having a rhinoplastyand said he wasn’t really black.
Ross was also in Kendrick LamarDrake diss track “We Don’t Trust You”.
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Despite the attack, Rick told us that Vancouver is a beautiful city and that he can’t wait to go back — so it doesn’t seem like he’s rooting for Team Drake.
Now, playing against Toronto could be a different story.