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1Xtra Live: Rapper Krept 'good' after assault at Arena Birmingham 1Xtra Live: Rapper Krept 'good' after assault at Arena Birmingham
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Rapper Krept has said he is "good" and will be "back in no time" after he was assaulted backstage at a BBC Radio 1Xtra live event in Birmingham.Rapper Krept has said he is "good" and will be "back in no time" after he was assaulted backstage at a BBC Radio 1Xtra live event in Birmingham.
The sold-out Saturday night show at the Arena Birmingham was brought to a close early following the incident.The sold-out Saturday night show at the Arena Birmingham was brought to a close early following the incident.
The rapper, one half of duo Krept and Konan, suffered a slash wound. He tweeted on Sunday: "Can't keep a good man down."The rapper, one half of duo Krept and Konan, suffered a slash wound. He tweeted on Sunday: "Can't keep a good man down."
Police said medical help was given on site and he did not go to hospital.Police said medical help was given on site and he did not go to hospital.
West Midlands Police are looking at CCTV from inside the venue and speaking with potential witnesses. Forensic investigations are also continuing.West Midlands Police are looking at CCTV from inside the venue and speaking with potential witnesses. Forensic investigations are also continuing.
The force told the BBC the event would have been risk assessed in advance "because all large events are".The force told the BBC the event would have been risk assessed in advance "because all large events are".
The show had been due to include performances from Aitch, French Montana, Ms Banks and headliner Wizkid.The show had been due to include performances from Aitch, French Montana, Ms Banks and headliner Wizkid.
The BBC said it was sorry to call it off but safety was a priority.The BBC said it was sorry to call it off but safety was a priority.
In a statement, the corporation added: "We are upset and saddened that something like this should happen to a guest at one of our events and we remain in close contact and continue to offer our full support."In a statement, the corporation added: "We are upset and saddened that something like this should happen to a guest at one of our events and we remain in close contact and continue to offer our full support."
Krept's manager Docta Cosmic and Konan both tweeted on Saturday night, saying: "Bro's good."Krept's manager Docta Cosmic and Konan both tweeted on Saturday night, saying: "Bro's good."
Security staff alerted police to the assault, which happened at about 22:00 BST on Saturday. Police are appealing for information.Security staff alerted police to the assault, which happened at about 22:00 BST on Saturday. Police are appealing for information.
BBC Radio 1Xtra said security was the venue's responsibility. The venue declined to comment.
It is understood that artists, performers and people backstage were subject to the same security measures as the audience.
In a separate incident, officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife at door six of Arena Birmingham. The man remains in custody.In a separate incident, officers arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of possession of a knife at door six of Arena Birmingham. The man remains in custody.
Earlier this year Krept and Konan warned that outlawing drill music - a menacing and often lyrically violent subset of British rap - could push performers back to a life of crime.
Krept suggested that criminalising music could rob Britain of major talent, while Konan added that music could actually provide a route out of violence.
1Xtra Live was billed as an "unmissable night" with a "mix of emerging and established artists". Tickets had sold out - the Arena Birmingham has a capacity of 15,800.1Xtra Live was billed as an "unmissable night" with a "mix of emerging and established artists". Tickets had sold out - the Arena Birmingham has a capacity of 15,800.
The gig was broadcast live across 1Xtra and Radio 1 but the stream ended when the event was called off.The gig was broadcast live across 1Xtra and Radio 1 but the stream ended when the event was called off.
Were you at 1Xtra Live? Did you witness the incident? If you feel able to do so please get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Were you at 1Xtra Live? Did you witness the incident? If you feel able to do so please get in touch by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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