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Taken to the Hospital After Chance the Rapper Concert in Hartford

'Extraordinary' number of medical transports made from Chance The Rapper concert in Hartford
Hartford Police enforce underage drinking referrals at concert Friday
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23 July, 2017

Police issued 50 underage drinking citations and 90 people were hospitalized for excessive drinking during a concert by Chance the Rapper in CT.

Police authorities tell Associated Press that many were taken to hospitals for excessive drinking. Most of those charged were issued a summons to appear in court.

Kyle, PnB Rock and ANoyd were among other artists who performed at the concert.

According to police, the crowd consisted largely of fans in their late teens and early 20s, and Foley noted that tailgating, partying and excessive alcohol consumption was "extremely prevalent" throughout the show, which was attended by about 21,000.

Foley posted videos of the pre-concert party on Twitter, showing thousands of young people, many of them apparently drunk. "Heat also played a role - in the 90's, hot cars in hot parking lots, no shade".

More than 70 officers were assigned to patrol the event, including an undercover underage drinking unit.

Police say court appearances will occur at the Hartford Community Court on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

BuzzFeed News reached out to Chance the Rapper's agent for comment. Police said they expected the atmosphere "to be much lighter and calmer".


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