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Sacramento State updates safety protocols for post-game concerts
Oct 24, 2025
On Saturday, Oct. 18, Lil Yachty’s post-football-game concert was cut short following Sacramento State’s homecoming victory over Northern Colorado, which drew an attendance of over 20,000.
After the fireworks display, the rapper performed less than 10 minutes before he exited due to misconduct, according to President Dr. Luke Wood. Many attendees rushed the stage, coming from the bleachers and surrounding areas to get a spot where they could hear the artist.
According to Sac State’s student new site The State Hornet, Lil Yachty stated on Instagram Live that he ended the show early because attendees were falling and injuring themselves to get to the stage.
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Crowd safety expert weighs in
Steve Allen is CEO of Crowd Safety in the United Kingdom, a global crowd safety consultancy, and a consultant for the Pink Bows Foundation.
The Pink Bows Foundation was established by the family of Madison Dubsiki, who died at the Astroworld Festival in 2021 at the age of 23. The foundation focuses on providing education and training to enhance safety at events.
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