Video taken at the event shows that, just seconds later, the sound of a gunshot was heard as Kirk appeared to be struck in the head or neck while the crowd around him dispersed in a panic.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
These targets are often dispersed and lack adequate protection from air defense systems.
An engine of sorts was gathering here, drawing calories closer to human settlements, energy that was dissipated in the flickers of flame and the fires of metabolism.
Everyone on stage radiated good vibes and, in the case of Ja Rule and Nelly, performed their hits one after the other, giving it the feel of a particularly jumping DJ set.
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Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
Her charisma radiated throughout the night, keeping the audience engaged not just with her music but with her magnetic personality.
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