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7NEWS
03-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Central Cee: Fight breaks out during UK rapper's Perth concert at RAC Arena
Young rap fans have been left scared and in shock after a teenage boy allegedly attacked a woman during Central Cee's Perth concert at RAC Arena on Wednesday night. The British rapper, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, took to the arena stage about 9pm to perform for thousands of fans of all ages for the last show on his Can't Rush Greatness world tour. With the 27-year-old drill star bringing his West London energy to a hyped crowd, things took a turn for the worse according to witnesses when the 17-year-old, in the seated section, allegedly turned around and started attacking a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman enjoying the show. Witnesses alleged the boy started throwing punches about 9.40pm and continued for over two minutes. A video shared on TikTok captured part of the wild incident. Concertgoer Campbell Darby, who was sitting next to the woman, said he was left shaken up after witnessing the fight in front of him. The 20-year-old claimed he saw the woman 'fall unconscious'. 'They were right next to me, and I had to move out of the way, but the girl was knocked out, fully unconscious,' he said. 'I had to help the people next to me get out of the way so they didn't get hit.' Perth Police have since charged the Gosnells boy with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault. A WA Police spokeswoman said officers patrolling the venue were alerted to a physical altercation about 9.45pm. 'It will be alleged; a 17-year-old male assaulted a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman,' she said. 'Both victims sustained bruising to the head and face. 'It will be further alleged; the juvenile resisted arrest and was verbally abusive towards officers.' The boy was also charged with one count each of disorderly behaviour in a public place and obstructing public officers. Central Cee is a leading drill musician who frequently references gang culture and violence in his music. Mr Darby said he attended the concert aware that something like this might happen. 'I did not expect it to land on top of me,' he said. 'It completely turned my night around, and the people I was with were very shaken up after seeing that happen right in front of our eyes and seeing the poor girl unconscious on the floor.' Fellow Cee fan Don Salapang, 21, said she and the people she was with were all 'so scared and in shock'. 'I wouldn't say the fight completely ruined the experience, but it definitely brought down the mood significantly for everyone and some of us were torn, focusing on the aftermath of the fight and the actual concert,' she said. 'We felt bad going back to recording and acting like nothing happened. 'I don't think many people truly expect something as bad as that to happen at a concert, especially when there's young kids around too.' St John WA spokeswoman said paramedics were not called out to the scene. An RAC Arena spokesperson said patron and staff safety was staff's top priority. 'We are aware of the incident and are currently assisting WAPOL with their investigation into the matter.' The boy is due to face Perth Children's Court on July 29.
West Australian
03-07-2025
- West Australian
Central Cee: Fight breaks out during UK rapper's Perth concert at RAC Arena
WARNING: CONFRONTING CONTENT Young rap fans have been left scared and in shock after a teenage boy allegedly attacked a woman during Central Cee's Perth concert at RAC Arena on Wednesday night. The British rapper, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, took to the arena stage about 9pm to perform for thousands of fans of all ages for the last show on his Can't Rush Greatness world tour. With the 27-year-old drill star bringing his West London energy to a hyped crowd, things took a turn for the worse according to witnesses when the 17-year-old, in the seated section, allegedly turned around and started attacking a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman enjoying the show. Witnesses alleged the boy started throwing punches about 9.40pm and continued for over two minutes. A video shared on TikTok captured part of the wild incident. Concertgoer Campbell Darby, who was sitting next to the woman, said he was left shaken up after witnessing the fight in front of him. The 20-year-old claimed he saw the woman 'fall unconscious'. 'They were right next to me, and I had to move out of the way, but the girl was knocked out, fully unconscious,' he said. 'I had to help the people next to me get out of the way so they didn't get hit.' Perth Police have since charged the Gosnells boy with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault. A WA Police spokeswoman said officers patrolling the venue were alerted to a physical altercation about 9.45pm. 'It will be alleged; a 17-year-old male assaulted a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman,' she said. 'Both victims sustained bruising to the head and face. 'It will be further alleged; the juvenile resisted arrest and was verbally abusive towards officers.' The boy was also charged with one count each of disorderly behaviour in a public place and obstructing public officers. Central Cee is a leading drill musician who frequently references gang culture and violence in his music. Mr Darby said he attended the concert aware that something like this might happen. 'I did not expect it to land on top of me,' he said. 'It completely turned my night around, and the people I was with were very shaken up after seeing that happen right in front of our eyes and seeing the poor girl unconscious on the floor.' Fellow Cee fan Don Salapang, 21, said she and the people she was with were all 'so scared and in shock'. 'I wouldn't say the fight completely ruined the experience, but it definitely brought down the mood significantly for everyone and some of us were torn, focusing on the aftermath of the fight and the actual concert,' she said. 'We felt bad going back to recording and acting like nothing happened. 'I don't think many people truly expect something as bad as that to happen at a concert, especially when there's young kids around too.' St John WA spokeswoman said paramedics were not called out to the scene. An RAC Arena spokesperson said patron and staff safety was staff's top priority. 'We are aware of the incident and are currently assisting WAPOL with their investigation into the matter.' The boy is due to face Perth Children's Court on July 29.
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Perth Now
Man punches young woman ‘unconscious' at Perth rap concert
Man punches young woman 'unconscious' at Perth rap concert WARNING: CONFRONTING CONTENT Young rap fans have been left scared and in shock after a teenage boy allegedly attacked a woman during Central Cee's Perth concert at RAC Arena on Wednesday night. The British rapper, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, took to the arena stage about 9pm to perform for thousands of fans of all ages for the last show on his Can't Rush Greatness world tour. With the 27-year-old drill star bringing his West London energy to a hyped crowd, things took a turn for the worse according to witnesses when the 17-year-old, in the seated section, allegedly turned around and started attacking a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman enjoying the show. Witnesses alleged the boy started throwing punches about 9.40pm and continued for over two minutes. A video shared on TikTok captured part of the wild incident. Concertgoer Campbell Darby, who was sitting next to the woman, said he was left shaken up after witnessing the fight in front of him. Central Cee is a leading drill musician popular with young people. Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative The 20-year-old claimed he saw the woman 'fall unconscious'. 'They were right next to me, and I had to move out of the way, but the girl was knocked out, fully unconscious,' he said. 'I had to help the people next to me get out of the way so they didn't get hit.' Perth Police have since charged the Gosnells boy with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault. A WA Police spokeswoman said officers patrolling the venue were alerted to a physical altercation about 9.45pm. 'It will be alleged; a 17-year-old male assaulted a 25-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman,' she said. 'Both victims sustained bruising to the head and face. 'It will be further alleged; the juvenile resisted arrest and was verbally abusive towards officers.' Central Cee performing in Perth at RAC Arena on Wednesday night. Credit: Ammon Creative / Ammon Creative The boy was also charged with one count each of disorderly behaviour in a public place and obstructing public officers. Central Cee is a leading drill musician who frequently references gang culture and violence in his music. Mr Darby said he attended the concert aware that something like this might happen. 'I did not expect it to land on top of me,' he said. 'It completely turned my night around, and the people I was with were very shaken up after seeing that happen right in front of our eyes and seeing the poor girl unconscious on the floor.' Fellow Cee fan Don Salapang, 21, said she and the people she was with were all 'so scared and in shock'. 'I wouldn't say the fight completely ruined the experience, but it definitely brought down the mood significantly for everyone and some of us were torn, focusing on the aftermath of the fight and the actual concert,' she said. 'We felt bad going back to recording and acting like nothing happened. 'I don't think many people truly expect something as bad as that to happen at a concert, especially when there's young kids around too.' St John WA spokeswoman said paramedics were not called out to the scene. An RAC Arena spokesperson said patron and staff safety was staff's top priority. 'We are aware of the incident and are currently assisting WAPOL with their investigation into the matter.' The boy is due to face Perth Children's Court on July 29.
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Is this Perth's youngest rap music fan?
He might only be eight years old, but Yokine's Noah Gianotti was as passionate as any rap music fan lining up to meet British performer Central Cee at Perth Airport on Tuesday evening ahead of the star's RAC Arena show tonight. One of forty or fifty dedicated locals attempting to greet the star, Noah was overcome with emotion after the drill rapper stopped to say hello, posed for a photo, and signed a cover of his 2025 album Can't Rush Greatness. 'I actually started crying after, because I'm a big fan of him,' Noah told PerthNow, with the youngster's parents on hand to capture the pair's encounter. Rapper Central Cee stops for an autograph for Noah Gianotti on Tuesday at Perth Airport. Credit: Nick Gianotti But it wasn't enough to simply meet his hero, with the youngster compelled to take his fandom a step further. 'I actually did one of his rap verses back to him,' he added. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. While the touring artist's music is crafted for adult ears, the RAC Arena show is billed as an all-ages event. Sure to play Noah's favourite tracks Sprinter and BAND4BAND — cracking 900 million and 400 million listens on Spotify respectively, the youngster will not be attending the star's last Aussie show. For him, the tangible nature of a face-to-face meeting with his musical heroes means more than simply cheering them on from a distance. Yokine's Noah Gianotti poses with his signed Central Cee album cover. Credit: Nick Gianotti 'I just like having the memories of waiting for them and just seeing if they'll come and say hi, and sign an autograph,' he said. Noah's parents Nick Gianotti and Prue Earl have influenced his taste in music, and have been playing hip hop around the house for his entire life. As patient as he is passionate, Noah has waited hours to meet the likes of Drake, Post Malone, and Blink-182's Travis Barker upon their trips to Perth in recent times. His parents manage an Instagram account which shares all of his celebrity encounters.
Perth Now
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Heavy traffic warning ahead of UK rapper's concert tonight
Main Roads has warned motorists about traffic congestion in Perth city ahead of Central Cee's concert at RAC Arena on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old British rapper, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, is set to take the stage in front of thousands of fans at 9pm for the last show on his Can't Rush Greatness world tour. Doors to the arena open from 7pm, and Main Roads urged drivers on Wellington Street to drive with caution due to the increased number of vehicles and people in the area before and after the event. It comes after a 45-year-old man died after he was hit by a bus on Wellington Street while crossing the road about 6.15pm on June 20. Cee's tour comes off the back of the January release of his long-awaited debut studio album that features guest appearances from Young Miko, 21 Savage, Dave, Lil Durk, Skepta and Lil Baby. He has been playing sold-out shows across Europe, the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand before heading Down Under to perform in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Tickets to the Perth concert, which is two days before his birthday, are still available through Ticketek for $114.95. Regarded as a leading figure in UK rap, he rose to prominence in 2020 with the release of his drill singles Day in the Life and Loading. Other successful songs include Doja, Band4Band and Sprinter — the most streamed UK rap song last year. Aside from his music, Cee is also known for his streetwear fashion sense, often styling tracksuits, puffer jackets and skull caps. He even started a brand called Syna World in 2023 and has done some modelling for Nike and Jaquemus over the years. After his Perth concert, he will head to Saudi Arabia for a show on August 1.
