The Weeknd’s manager – Amir “Cash XO” Esmailian – was in a serious situation on Monday morning. One of his security guards was shot multiple times. He is currently in critical condition.
“The Weeknd‘s manager Amir “Cash XO” Esmailian is currently dealing with the aftermath of a scary situation. One of his security guards was shot multiple times,” TMZ wrote.
“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … the shooting occurred early Monday morning at 2:25 AM outside a home in the Amestoy Estates area of Encino, a Los Angeles suburb.”
Cash XO’s Security Guard Shot in Home Invasion
The shooting appears to have been a planned ambush against Cash’s security guard. Three masked men who snuck onto the property before they approached Cash.
“According to cops, the security guard encountered three males wearing hoodies and masks who had made their way onto the $12 million property that boasts 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and a “state-of-the-art security system,” TMZ added.
Unfortunately, the security guard remains in critical condition.
“Sources connected to the situation tell TMZ Hip Hop — the shooting was a result of an attempted home invasion. Cash XO unharmed in the incident,” TMZ added.
Drake Takes Aim at The Weeknd
Since Kendrick Lamar took shots at Drake and J.Cole on Metro Boomin and Future’s new song “Like That,” the state of hip-hop has been frenetic, to say the least. So it appears to be open season on the Candian-born rapper. Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, and Future have all appeared to throw shade at Drizzy.
Drake seems to respond to all of his opponents in a new song called “Push Ups,” which leaked online on April 13. In the leaked track he references the fact that so many rappers have started to turn against him. He also calls out the Weeknd for spending so much money on his manager, Cash.