Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Files Lawsuit Against Festival Organizers

Drakeo the Ruler’s brother, Ralphy The Plug, is suing for negligence and emotional damages.

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His brother’s real name is Devante Caldwell.

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He was reportedly with Drakeo when he was killed at the Once Upon A Time Festival.

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An altercation happened backstage at the L.A. festival before Snoop Dogg and other headliners had a chance to perform.

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It was reported that Drakeo was stabbed in the neck and later died at the hospital from his injuries.

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His brother is now suing festival organizers for $4M dollars in emotional damages.

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His mother had previously said that the security backstage was not enough to protect her son.

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She alleges that security let a group of “like 40 to 60 people” backstage who “swamped” her son.

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She said that festival organizers “didn’t protect my son.”

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