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Lil Wayne cuts show short after gunshot rumour causes panic

Atlanta  — Lil Wayne ended a performance early after rumours of gunshots caused panic at the A3C Festival in Atlanta.

Police say the rapper was on stage on Sunday when a person in the crowd yelled that they heard gunshots. People tried to flee.

WXIA-TV reports at least a dozen people were hurt with injuries ranging from sprained ankles to gashes.

Police say there's no evidence any shots were fired.

HERE'S A VIDEO OF LIL WAYNE LEAVING THE SHOW IN ATLANTA:

Lil Wayne tweeted that he hoped everyone was safe.

SEE THAT TWEET HERE:

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