Krept 'Stabbed Backstage' At Radio 1Xtra Live Show In Birmingham

It has been reported that rapper Krept was stabbed backstage at a BBC Radio 1Xtra Live show last night in Birmingham.

As a result the gig was stopped and Radio 1's official press office account tweeted saying: "Following an isolated serious incident, we have had to stop 1Xtra Live in Birmingham. We are co-operating fully with the police to establish what has happened."

It continued: "We're sorry to everyone who attended 1Xtra Live in Birmingham for the early finish, however the health and safety of everyone involved is always our top priority.

"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."

Following reports that Krept, real name Casyo Johnson, 29, was slashed Konan - who he performs with - tweeted to say 'Bros good'.

Krept's management also posted a tweet writing: "Bro's good. Bless."

LADbible has contacted Krept's management for a comment.

Topics: UK News, Entertainment, Birmingham, Celebrity, News

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