Apparently, Nas was paid to appear at a New Year's Eve concert in Angola, but changed his mind at the last minute because of some unresolved issues with transportation on the side of the concert organizers. But, the "no show" got the concert promoter in a lot of trouble. Atlanta based new act Jemiah Jai and Nas were paid over $300,000 to perform at the concert. The promoter, Patrick Allocco and his son were Abducted at gun-point over the incidence...after nas didn't show up.
TMZ reveals that the 'One Mic' rapper was reportedly scheduled to
perform a New Year's Eve concert yet his cancellation caused AllGood
Entertainment CEO Patrick Allocco and his son to be abducted at gunpoint
by hired goons, after local concert impresario Henrique "Riquhino"
Miguel shelled out money for the show that was no longer occurring.
Patrick Allocco and his son were detained by local authorities and
interrogated for seven hours before the U.S. Embassy helped the two.
According to the Embassy, Allocco and his son are "in residence" at a
local hotel until the monetary issue is settled. (The Boom Box)
But sources close to Nas have said that he had been looking for a way to return the money before the said date, but didn't know where to forward the check-
Now, sources close to Nas tell TMZ, the rapper wants to help out, but
refuses to shoulder the entirety of the blame. We're told, Nas and his
team DID initially agree to perform the NYE show ... but made the
decision to call it off due to a "miscommunication" about travel plans.
Sources tell us, Nas never intended to keep the money, but his team is
unclear about where to send the check. We're told Nas' team is currently
working on a solution ... and intends to help resolve the matter ASAP.
One source tells us ... "The key is getting Patrick Allocco home
safely." (TMZ)
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