Know how we know that South By Southwest (SXSW) is in full swing in Austin already? We've already had our first major altercation take place, this one pitting the New York hip-hop duo Run the Jewels against a person who rushed them on stage at the Spotify House. Security responded promptly and basically destroyed the guy, which would have probably made rapper Action Bronson proud.
According to people on site that have been reporting on the happenings via Twitter, a man jumped on stage and went right after El-P and Killer Mike. As you can see from the video uploaded by Twitter user @Frank808s below, the man wasted no time trying to throw punches at the two and security tried jumping in between.
How NOT to act during SXSW. RT“@SXSWHIPHOP: “@Frank808s: @SXSWHIPHOP pic.twitter.com/sb3AjkOBN0” @SamaanAshrawi @SXSWhoa”
— SXSWhoa (@SXSWhoa) March 16, 2015
Below are some tweets from people that were on site, shedding a bit more light on what may have gone down:
Run the Jewels says, "We're going to burn this motherfucker down!". Just tok the stage. pic.twitter.com/uXi7suh0wO — Juan E. Rodriquez (@juaners80) March 16, 2015
@SXSWHIPHOP dude ran on stage from alley behind spotify right on to stage
— Jordan (@Jordan_flores14) March 16, 2015
@SXSWHIPHOP dude rushed stage from the back. Had it out for both of them. Mike and el p pinned them to edge of stage and threw him down. — A$AP ALL DAY (@yungnaal) March 16, 2015
@SXSWHIPHOP he tried to get back up. Rtj's security knocked him down and kicked him. He got bleeding and left after. Show continues... — A$AP ALL DAY (@yungnaal) March 16, 2015
Run the Jewels had a massive 2014 and are perhaps the busiest group at SXSW this year, with performances at showcases nearly every day. Quite an interesting start to the week for them, nearly being attacked by a crazed fan. We all know it is hot out there and the free booze is flowin', but try and control yourselves, everyone.
Watch the video for their song "Lie, Cheat, Steal" below:
