Montreal/CMEDIA: Organizers of the Montreal’s music festival. Metro Metro Festival were threatened by Montreal police (SPVM) this weekend facing losing its liquor license due to security concerns.
The three-day event featuring some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Lil Wayne, Jack Harlow and Lil Baby kicked off Friday at Olympic Park,
An emergency hearing was held before Quebec’s liquor control board (RACJ) that same day, as police wanted the festival’s liquor license revoked.
Police also said threats were made against the festival itself.
However, a liquor board spokesperson reported saying that the police only objected after receiving information about the threats the following day.
In the end, Metro Metro managed to keep its license, allowing the show to go on as planned.
According to Montreal police, officers are at the festival to help with security but would not confirm if more were added due to the threats.
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