Cardi B’s Indianapolis Show Postponed Over ‘Security Threat’
Written by SOURCE on July 31, 2019
Shortly before Cardi B‘s show in Indianapolis was set to begin it was canceled.
The show, which was scheduled to go down at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, was postponed due to a “security threat.” Concertgoers were informed that the show was not going ahead as planned at around 6:30 p.m., just thirty minutes before it was scheduled to start. A short while later, it was announced that the show will now go down on September 11, The Indianapolis Star reports. Those who won’t be able to attend will be issued a refund.
STATEMENT FROM TONIGHT’S PROMOTER MAMMOTH LIVE:
“Due to a security threat and safety concerns at this evening’s show, management has advised that this show be postponed. These threats are currently under investigation.” pic.twitter.com/PZopS6W8rd
— Bankers Life Fieldhouse (@TheFieldhouse) July 31, 2019
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said that they are investigating.
This evening, there was a scheduled concert at Bankers Life. We were notified of an unverified threat to the artist and the artist canceled this evening’s concert – there is no immediate threat to public safety, this not an active incident. Ongoing investigation #IMPDNow
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) July 31, 2019
Cardi took to Twitter to inform fans about the situation and to apologize. “Dear Indiana people I’m so sorry for today,” Cardi wrote. “I will like to let you know I was at the venue I was even rehearsing a new move I been excited to do on my show. Unfortunately there was a security threat that is currently under investigation right now. My safety and your safety first.”
Dear Indiana people I’m so sorry for today .I will like to let you know I was at the venue I was even rehearsing a new move I been excited to do on my show. Unfortunately there was a security threat that is currently under investigation right now. My safety and your safety first. pic.twitter.com/4glELemzYY
— iamcardib (@iamcardib) July 31, 2019