This shooting comes as the conflict between Toronto artist Drake and American rapper Kendrick Lamar has intensified. However, no link has been established between the incident and this rivalry.
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Canadian police opened an investigation Tuesday, May 7, into a shooting that occurred overnight near the home of famous rapper Drake in Toronto, according to local media. In a post shared on X, Toronto police said the incident occurred at 2:09 a.m. local time and that“A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.”
The suspect fled in a car, according to authorities, who did not provide a description. The rap giant’s residence, placed under heavy police surveillance, is at the heart of the ongoing investigation and the injured man is believed to be a security agent, according to the CBC audiovisual group, citing a police source. The security guard was outside the residence at the gate, police said. He found himself “still in critical condition in hospital.” Tuesday at midday. CityNews also reported earlier that Drake was not the man who was shot.
Early in the morning, the rap giant’s residence was placed under heavy police surveillance. A large security perimeter was erected to prevent onlookers from approaching the scene. In recent days, the conflict between the 37-year-old Toronto artist and American rapper Kendrick Lamar has intensified and caused shock waves in the United States in the world of music and beyond. The two stars engage in a public war in the form of insults and accusations in new songs. No connection has been made between the Toronto shooting and this rivalry. “I know (of this conflict)but it is too early in the investigation to determine a motive at this stage.”explained investigator Paul Krawczyk.
