Violence Erupts At Ruff Ryders/Cash Money Show

Boston police are still trying to determine what caused a fight to break out backstage at the Ruff Ryders/Cash Money show at Boston's FleetCenter Monday night.

Boston police told MTV News a fight broke out before 10 p.m. in a restricted backstage area where several artists and VIP guests were milling about. Six victims, whose names have yet to be released, were taken to New England Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston Medical Center. One of the victims was struck by a marble bench, while five others suffered stab wounds. As of press time on Tuesday, two of the victims remained in stable condition.

Although he did not witness the stabbings, a video director who was accompanying the tour told the "Boston Globe" that a local group called Made Men had clashed with one or more of the groups on the outing.

Police confirmed that there were two arrests at the venue Monday night. One of those arrests was directly related to the fight (for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon -- a marble bench) and one may or may not have been directly tied to the backstage fracas (possession of marijuana).

Fifty unnamed people were detained for questioning following the incident, which prevented The LOX and headliner DMX from taking the stage at all. According to an Associated Press report, the 5,000 or so concertgoers at the FleetCenter were unaware of the backstage melee.

The Ruff Ryders/Cash Money stop Tuesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed, although Ruff Ryders representatives say the rest of the tour remains on schedule. The next date is slated for April 6 at Tampa's Sundome.

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