Toronto rapper Top5 stabbed in London while supporting Drake, weeks after attempted hotel stunt targeting Kendrick Lamar
Top5 survives frightening neck attack
According to Toronto-based outlet @keep6ixsolid and DJ Akademiks, the attack happened while Top5 was casually talking to fans in London. Out of nowhere, a masked man allegedly ran up and slashed his neck. Thankfully, he survived. Reports suggest he was rushed to a hospital and is now recovering, though he hasn't said anything publicly yet.
The exact details—like when or why this happened—are still unclear. But the fact that it happened during what was supposed to be a celebratory trip to support Drake at Wireless has left fans rattled. Some have even pointed out that Top5 had recently called out certain UK rappers, calling them 'soft,' which may or may not have contributed to tensions while he was abroad.
Sources close to him say he is currently in stable condition and surrounded by close friends while recovering. While he hasn't posted online since the incident, people close to the situation have confirmed he's expected to pull through.
A video circulating on social media claims to show the alleged incident, with several men seen surrounding a car, vandalizing it, and appearing to assault someone inside. However, it's unclear whether the footage is directly linked to the stabbing, as the visuals have not been officially verified.
Toronto rapper Rapper Top5 was allegedly stabbed in the neck while in Londonpic.twitter.com/nWEZTMGQz2
Top5's viral Kendrick Lamar hotel stunt and online loyalty to Drake
Top5 has been riding hard for Drake ever since the Kendrick Lamar beef exploded into one of the most talked-about rap rivalries in recent memory. Just a few weeks ago, he allegedly tried to enter the Toronto hotel Kendrick was rumoured to be staying at during his "Grand National" shows. Security reportedly stopped him at the door. He didn't get in, but he made sure to post about the attempt online, fuelling even more drama.
More footage has surfaced of Kendrick Lamar's 25-car police escort from the Toronto Police Service to quickly get him out of the city. 🚔It's also been revealed Top5 tried to get into the Nobu Hotel where Kendrick was before his show, but it was locked down for safety reasons. https://t.co/0vbC67l4AZ pic.twitter.com/AJGgz2gaP1
TOP5's move now has people talking. Some saw it as loyalty, others thought it was just clout-chasing. With the London stabbing happening soon after, many are now wondering if he is putting himself at risk by getting too involved in rap drama.
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