This article was previously published on The Current’s website nsucurrent.nova.edu and includes updated information.
On March 12 at 9:40 p.m., rapper Lil Wayne left his performance at NSU’s Shark Jam after performing for 38 minutes because his DJ started to play the wrong song.
Meredith Wogalter, sophomore biology major, who works at the Office of Student Events and Activities, said, “I was sitting outside the venue, and, all of a sudden, someone came over the headset and said he had left the show. He actually drove away when he was supposed to be performing.”
Approximately 3,000 students and members of the general public attended the concert. Lil Wayne performed 17 songs before storming off of the stage.
Danielle McCalla, senior communication studies major, is a member of the Student Events and Activities Board and said that Lil Wayne had returned to the stage after finishing a half-hour set and that the DJ started to play the song “CoCo” by O.T. Genasis when he was supposed to play a remix of the song without the lyrics, so Lil Wayne could perform. After a few seconds, Lil Wayne threw his microphone at the DJ and left the venue.
Katlyn Magnotta, freshman biology major, attended the concert and was disappointed at the outcome.
“Everyone was pissed and started walking back. They all wanted their money back,” she said. “It’s not fair to us. We paid all this money, and he just left during the middle of the show.”
NSU’s Office of Special Events and Projects and the Office of Student Activities were contacted about the incident, but comments were not received in time for publication. The Current will release additional information from the office when it is received.
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